Red Rover Is Over
I remember playing Dodgeball in elementary (K-6) and junior high (7-9) school. We couldn't bring a note from Mommy excusing us from P.E. that day or cry about getting hurt...we played Dodgeball. We played not just because we were told to play, but we also enjoyed it. We were kids acting like kids. We PLAYED. A generation later and now our children aren't allowed to play group games like Dodgeball in school because someone might get hurt. And because someone has to lose the game. Apparently it's not acceptable anymore for people to have different talents. Today everyone gets a trophy. What happened? Do you remember feeling the icy-hot sting when that textured-rubber ball connected with the side of your face during a game of Dodgeball? I sure do. Because I sucked at Dodgeball (and sports in general). The Dodgeball sting was especially bad if the thrower was mad at you that day. Or if we were outside on a frosty winter morning. Or if a boy threw the ball at you. We didn...