Here's a question about the other side. What about those kids who are winners and show boat after the match. Last year at state our son lost in his second match and the kid did a little dance then made the "I'm hot" symbol on his behind before shaking our son's hand. Our son was beside himself. He had just wrestled his heart out to be disrespected. As a parent, I saw red. But I didn't do anything, except talk to my son and try to make him understand that that is not how you act as a winner or as a loser. To this day, whether he wins or loses, he will generally shake and hug his opponent. Sure it is exciting to win, and it hurts to lose, but you have to move on and look forward to your next match. I realize that this is more difficult for some due to personalities, but all we can do as parents is help guide them in the right direction.


Ginny Wagh
KCWC in Maryland