Youth sports and running as punishment
I remember viewing forced exercise as punishment well into high school. I never ran for fun. I ran because I was late for practice, or because we hadn't played well the night before.Having coached youth sports, I understand the need to have some sort of punishment, and it's totally logical that the punishment be something that will also benefit the players. However, it's also important that the kids realize that's why you've chosen this consequence.
Ever been to a little-league game or gymnastics event where a parent goes ballistic for some reason? From kids being benched to young athletes making mistakes, there are many cases of parents berating coaches, other parents or even their own kids at public events.







