November 07, 2002
Canadians Immitating Americans
What's a father to do when he thinks his son should win the MVP award for his hockey league, but doesn't? Well if you're Michael Croteau, you sue the league!
As the boy's father explained, "I'm doing this because all the years I played and coached hockey I saw what good it could bring to your life. I'm doing this for my son. He feels very bad. He did his best. . . . I didn't want to go this far but hopefully it will be an example to others."
Well, OK then! So we're now able to sue on the basis of being disappointed? When are parents going to realize that 1. it's just a game and 2. that teaching your children that you sue others and seek money everytime things don't go as you wish they would is bad.
A column in this week's Sports Illustrated addresses this issue as well. Seems like it's becomming an epidemic in youth sports, with parents filing suits because their child doesn't get enough playing time, isn't named captain, gets demoted to the JV team, etc. These suits tie up the courts, cost the coaches and leagues lots of time and money, and ultimately cause many great coaches to quit coaching.
Posted by blipsman at November 7, 2002 09:49 PM