Insight on "kids these days"...

azoomm · 11-23-2010, 10:49 AM

I think he's spot on.

From Coach Frank Martin in the below article: "You know what makes me sick to my stomach? When I hear grown people say that kids have changed. Kids haven’t changed. Kids don’t know anything about anything. We’ve changed as adults. We demand less of kids. We expect less of kids. We make their lives easier instead of preparing them for what life is truly about. We’re the ones that have changed. To blame kids is a cop out."

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...n-martin112210

He describes many of the parents we see out there today. In their hopes of creating a "better" childhood for their kids they have pandered to them. I'd personally love to be rid of that bullshit. Let's all do away with trophies for simply participating and teach our children that to have a winner there has to be a loser - to WANT to win, not just show up.

Homeslice · 11-23-2010, 11:02 AM

Parents = OWNED

Bluestreak · 11-23-2010, 11:22 AM

Great article!

I like Frank's style.

z06boy · 11-23-2010, 12:10 PM

Makes sense and only going by those two paragraphs I totally agree.

Mudpuppy · 11-23-2010, 12:31 PM

A-fucking-men.. spot on for sure.. I totally agree and I pander to no-fucking-body.. I will put my kids toe to toe with any kid out there and I guarantee they are nothing like the little spoiled fucking punks that most parents are raising and put on a pedestal.. I don't give the kids one millimeter.. They do what needs to be done or they know the consequences.. Doesn't mean I am a complete asshole to them just I am a parent first and a friend second.. Sometimes its a hard thing to do but in the overall scheme of things it is was is best long term..

Riceaholic · 11-23-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

A-fucking-men.. spot on for sure.. I totally agree and I pander to no-fucking-body.. I will put my kids toe to toe with any kid out there and I guarantee they are nothing like the little spoiled fucking punks that most parents are raising and put on a pedestal.. I don't give the kids one millimeter.. They do what needs to be done or they know the consequences.. Doesn't mean I am a complete asshole to them just I am a parent first and a friend second.. Sometimes its a hard thing to do but in the overall scheme of things it is was is best long term..

I read that and can hear my old man saying it...right on.

tached1000rr · 11-23-2010, 07:29 PM

I am a huge college sports fanatic, and Mr. Martin has always impressed me as a coach and I enjoy watching K-State play basketball, good article!

marko138 · 11-23-2010, 09:11 PM

I'm not gonna read that article but from what you posted he seems like he's spot on. Fuck these asshole adults...and their shitty kids.

Particle Man · 11-25-2010, 09:44 AM

Makes sense to me!

11-23-2010, 10:49 AM	#1
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Insight on "kids these days"... I think he's spot on. From Coach Frank Martin in the below article: "You know what makes me sick to my stomach? When I hear grown people say that kids have changed. Kids haven’t changed. Kids don’t know anything about anything. We’ve changed as adults. We demand less of kids. We expect less of kids. We make their lives easier instead of preparing them for what life is truly about. We’re the ones that have changed. To blame kids is a cop out." http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...n-martin112210 He describes many of the parents we see out there today. In their hopes of creating a "better" childhood for their kids they have pandered to them. I'd personally love to be rid of that bullshit. Let's all do away with trophies for simply participating and teach our children that to have a winner there has to be a loser - to WANT to win, not just show up. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

11-23-2010, 11:22 AM	#3
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	Great article! I like Frank's style. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

11-23-2010, 12:31 PM	#5
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	A-fucking-men.. spot on for sure.. I totally agree and I pander to no-fucking-body.. I will put my kids toe to toe with any kid out there and I guarantee they are nothing like the little spoiled fucking punks that most parents are raising and put on a pedestal.. I don't give the kids one millimeter.. They do what needs to be done or they know the consequences.. Doesn't mean I am a complete asshole to them just I am a parent first and a friend second.. Sometimes its a hard thing to do but in the overall scheme of things it is was is best long term.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

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11-23-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Parents = OWNED

11-23-2010, 12:10 PM	#4
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Makes sense and only going by those two paragraphs I totally agree.

11-23-2010, 07:29 PM	#7
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I am a huge college sports fanatic, and Mr. Martin has always impressed me as a coach and I enjoy watching K-State play basketball, good article!

11-25-2010, 09:44 AM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Makes sense to me!