This is a rant- you have been warned.
One of my biggest pet peeves is entitled people. The "I want it, so I must have it."
This rears its ugly head when someone tries to get tickets for a program and we are already booked.
"What do you mean there are no tickets available for the program happening in 2 hours???"
Well, I mean you are an idiot who cannot read, or you think that we were supposed to set aside some for you, OR (and this is my favorite) you somehow think that you are indeed the center of the universe, so how could everyone have gotten there before you.
If I go to my favorite bagel place and they are out of pumpernickel bagels, I don't scream and berate them because HOW DARE THEY NOT BAKE MORE. I will maybe say 'Oh darn' and walk away, maybe somewhat disappointed, but telling myself that next time I should get here earlier.
This is why I also have an issue with 'participation' ribbons and trophies.
You don't win, you don't get prize.
I understand for little ones (ie <6) that keeping score may not be a good idea yet. Let them learn the game, learn positions, etc. Once they get into school level sports, you keep score, you say who wins. This teaches sportsmanship, how to be a good loser, and also pushes you to do better next time.
Seriously, kids today are kinda a bunch of pussies.
Fin-
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