2 strange questions...

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by kbilla

and this is a matter of opinion. that's fine if you don't think so, but it's a different school of thought....what if the kid is 18, is he an "adult" then? how i treat players might differ from how you treat players, but what i do has worked for me, i very seldom have problems with players or coaches for that matter....do what works for you...

Of course it is an opinion. But I was raised by parents that required me to treat adults with respect. I do not care how others do things, but when you deal with me and you are not an adult, I require a certain amount of respect. This is why I do not introduce myself to them as "Jeff." I am not their equal as it relates to age and respect and responsibility. And especially if I am in an authority position over a child, because if something happens to them, guess who they are going to blame? Maybe if there was a general respect for people older than we are, maybe this society would be a better place. Then again, I do not care what others do, I demand respect from children as I would expect any teacher or other adult that deals with kids would require.

Peace