2009 News WSJ Older, Wiser, Slower After 50

Kid sports that don't keep score is just a joke. Almost every kid and parent still knows the score. If they don't want to keep score, why do they even have games? Just have more practices and learn skills and endurance, etc. Ninny here. The world is a harsh place for some. I try to allow my kids the chance to avoid that scene while they can. I have three children. My two oldest are gifted athletes. My youngest found the long lost family gene of intelligence. She is 8 years old and the worst soccer player I have ever seen. My daughter has single handedly caused her team to lose games. She is oblivious to the teamwork concept, intent, and strategty. Yet, she love love loves (her words) the sport. My guess is that some day she will shine on the soccer field, but I won't hold my breath waiting. She has all of her participation ribbons hung up in her room. My other two kids couldn't care less about the numerous awards they have received. My youngest daughter's intelligence is going to provide more for her later in life than having good athletic skills. When she enters your cutthroat world she will be ready. I'll bet she will still have her participation ribbons too.

Kid sports that don't keep score is just a joke. Almost every kid and parent still knows the score. If they don't want to keep score, why do they even have games? Just have more practices and learn skills and endurance, etc. Ninny here. The world is a harsh place for some. I try to allow my kids the chance to avoid that scene while they can. I have three children. My two oldest are gifted athletes. My youngest found the long lost family gene of intelligence. She is 8 years old and the worst soccer player I have ever seen. My daughter has single handedly caused her team to lose games. She is oblivious to the teamwork concept, intent, and strategty. Yet, she love love loves (her words) the sport. My guess is that some day she will shine on the soccer field, but I won't hold my breath waiting. She has all of her participation ribbons hung up in her room. My other two kids couldn't care less about the numerous awards they have received. My youngest daughter's intelligence is going to provide more for her later in life than having good athletic skills. When she enters your cutthroat world she will be ready. I'll bet she will still have her participation ribbons too.