School Children seem to dislike Competitive Sports - Survey - Polidicks

[IMG]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/74371000/jpg/_74371684_021995822-1.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Almost two thirds (64%) of eight to 16-year-olds polled said they would be "relieved, not bothered or happier" if winning or losing were not a factor. However, 22% of parents said they would have less interest in watching school sport if it was not competitive. The poll, by Marylebone Cricket Club and charity Chance to Shine, surveyed 1,000 children and 1,000 parents. [b]Although 84% of children believed experiencing winning and losing was important, the survey revealed that many would rather play sport for fun, or would be relieved if less was at stake.[/b] "We want to teach children the importance of playing sport competitively and fairly and for them to see the benefits that it can bring to their lives." The survey also found that 89.3% of parents of eight to 16-year-olds believed it was "important" or "very important" for their children to taste victory or defeat in sport. Just under two in five (39%) children said their parents would be less interested without a competitive factor.[/QUOTE] Source: [URL]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27113085[/URL]

kids dont want to lose, shocker. people need to learn that losing is possible in life so they can learn to get past it, otherwise it's a rocket train into a brick wall.

Yes because everyones a winner. Lets not compete for anything anymore. Derr pussification of America.

[QUOTE=crazyjames;44613948]Yes because everyones a winner. Lets not compete for anything anymore. Derr pussification of America.[/QUOTE] The article is from the BBC you goddamned goon.

No shit. Not everyone enjoys being competitive, and kids just want to screw around and have fun. I'm not at all surprised most of them don't care about competitive sports. [QUOTE=ElectricSquid;44614014]The article is from the BBC you goddamned goon.[/QUOTE] The Beeb has been known to cover news topics from the 'States from time to time.

Perhaps we are experiencing a paradigm shift! Maybe children will now play sports for the fun of it rather than for the competitive nature of it. Imagine how awesome it would be if nobody cared who won or lost, only if it was fun and cooperative.

For some of us, who tend to suck at sports, it's not very meaningful for us to participate in competitive sports...we're going to lose 90% of the time, why play competitively? On the other hand, you could say the same at the other end, where the mathematically challenged don't want to compete for top marks in their class, since they'll never get there.

Made me think of South Parks episode sarcastaball, where they all compliment each other rather than competing

When I was in school playing competitive sports always meant people feeling bad for getting picked last, tryhards getting angry at each other and teachers fruitlessly trying to force both factions to play a fun game, so I can totally see where these stats is coming from. Competitive experiences can be fun when everyone involved is on equal footing and either displays a good amount of sportsmanship or knows not to take each others' trashtalking seriously, but I don't think it's usually fun otherwise unless you're really into admiring your own skill display/growth and basically do it for yourself. [QUOTE=Wii60;44613929] people need to learn that losing is possible in life so they can learn to get past it, otherwise it's a rocket train into a brick wall.[/QUOTE] Like the bold part says, most kids know it's an important lesson to learn, they just don't like it.

Maybe it's not the fact that they hate losing, it's just that they'd rather stay inside and play video games.

Damn, I love playing competitive sports at school. Just today I had my last P.E. ever, because I'm in the last semester and the school ends this Friday. Played two hours of soccer with my classmates, was tons of fun as always. Will definitely miss it.

But losing is fun! [t]https://img.4plebs.org/boards/tg/image/1367/37/1367375537373.jpg[/t]

[QUOTE=FurrehFaux;44614174]Maybe it's not the fact that they hate losing, it's just that they'd rather stay inside and play video games.[/QUOTE] or, if you read the fucking article, they'd rather play for fun and sport than having their parents live out their failed dreams through them Parents are fucking brutal when it comes to sports, especially with their children playing them.

I always thought that pick-up games during lunch or recess (in elementary) were almost always funner than competitive ones. Sure, people will win or lose, but it is so minor it doesn't matter.

[QUOTE=BeAR!);44614484]You ask a bunch of kids if they like maths, they'll probably say no too[/QUOTE] math actually has a use

If I were to be any more articulate in how I feel hearing this, people would be screeching Sirlin quotes at me from miles away. Let's just say I have the biggest grin on my face right now.

[QUOTE=Wii60;44613929]kids dont want to lose, shocker. people need to learn that losing is possible in life so they can learn to get past it, otherwise it's a rocket train into a brick wall.[/QUOTE] I assumed it was more about outside pressure that kids were worried about; "Daddy won't love me if I lose the football game," etc.

[QUOTE=Wii60;44613929]kids dont want to lose, shocker. people need to learn that losing is possible in life so they can learn to get past it, otherwise it's a rocket train into a brick wall.[/QUOTE] if you gain anything from losing, then that quote remain true, but most of the time when people lose, they get pissed off and feel unworthy and become a target for bullying, like some increase levels of anxiety, everyone wants to win and nobody don't want to lose, winning feels more like an accomplishment, while losing make you feel like you don't deserve to win. This is my own point of view about the whole winning and losing arguement.

[QUOTE=SGTNAPALM;44614692]I assumed it was more about outside pressure that kids were worried about; "Daddy won't love me if I lose the football game," etc.[/QUOTE] In that perspective school sports are just spectator events for parents to see who raised the better child.

Study conducted by "A Buncha Guys That Sucked At Sports In School."

I hated most of the sports we were required to play in P.E. with a few exceptions. I loved badminton. I was terrible at any sport that required endurance, but defied the laws of physics in badminton. Ever seen the completely unathletic kid kick everyone including the coach's asses at a sport? That's why I loved it. I was good at it. I also enjoyed softball when I could get my team members to understand that the fast movers were better in the outfield and slow movers such as myself were better at catcher, pitcher, or first base where we didn't have to go long distances quickly. But ultimately, I enjoyed being on the golf team the most. Competing was fun and didn't involve any smack-talk or anything like that (usually). Schools would do better by finding out what the kids want to play instead of forcing them to play a predetermined set of sports.

[QUOTE=Silence I Kill You;44614822]I hated most of the sports we were required to play in P.E. with a few exceptions. I loved badminton. I was terrible at any sport that required endurance, but defied the laws of physics in badminton. Ever seen the completely unathletic kid kick everyone including the coach's asses at a sport? That's why I loved it. I was good at it. I also enjoyed softball when I could get my team members to understand that the fast movers were better in the outfield and slow movers such as myself were better at catcher, pitcher, or first base where we didn't have to go long distances quickly. But ultimately, I enjoyed being on the golf team the most. Competing was fun and didn't involve any smack-talk or anything like that (usually). Schools would do better by finding out what the kids want to play instead of forcing them to play a predetermined set of sports.[/QUOTE] Golf? Really?

Competitive sports is fucking terrible in a high school environment no wonder most wouldn't like it.

[QUOTE=Arctic Snow;44614030]Perhaps we are experiencing a paradigm shift! Maybe children will now play sports for the fun of it rather than for the competitive nature of it. Imagine how awesome it would be if nobody cared who won or lost, only if it was fun and cooperative.[/QUOTE] That would be so shit, sports are only fun when each side is playing their hardest to win. Theyre would be no point in playing if winning wasnt a factor.

Since when do kids opinions matter? I'm sure they don't like taking tests either.

Sports are only fun when you get to beat the shit out of each other.

[QUOTE=Mr.95;44614853]Competitive sports is fucking terrible in a high school environment no wonder most wouldn't like it.[/QUOTE] Benchwarmer detected

I hate the attitude that games aren't meant to be played for fun, and that they're meant to be played to won. And this applies outside of school sports.

[QUOTE=KillerJaguar;44615168]I hate the attitude that games aren't meant to be played for fun, and that they're meant to be played to won. And this applies outside of school sports.[/QUOTE] This is why I rarely play online multiplayer games. Winning is nice, but it's annoying when everyone around you takes the game so damn seriously. I play games to relax, not to get all wound up.

[QUOTE=Handsome Matt;44615141]Since when do your opinions matter? I'm sure you're just a little bitch.[/QUOTE] I bow before your edginess. It's sharpness is too great for me to bear.* *Note: This only seems to happen on anonymous internet boards and middle school playgrounds, probably for the same reason.