Excellent responses by all! Another consideration is the kids enthusiasm to go to practice. A wrestling practice gives kids the opportunity to learn a whole lot of things other than double-legs and half-nelsons! As the Copper level now teaches, it is "training for life." The discipline, work ethic, body control, etc. that are learned are far more important than any wrestling move.

A kids enthusiasm for practice can be measured by their readiness. In other words, if a kid gathers his gear, does his homework, and is suggesting to Mom that is time to go to practice; he or she is ready! Conversly, if Mom has to drag a kid away from the Playstation, find his wrestling shoes, etc. I suggest that he or she is not ready.

Which brings me to another point. I use to be a firm believer and teacher that, if a kid signs up for an activity, he will finish it! That philosophy has changed a bit. If you as a parent are forcing or making your child finish an activity that they have lost enthusiasm for, perhaps you are doing your child a dis-service!

How's that for opening another can of worms!!!

Randy


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Randy Hinderliter
USAW Kansas
KWCA Rep/Coaches Liaison
Ottawa University Volunteer Assistant