A group survey for my governent and society class. I'd appreciate it if you answered it. A sentence or two, if that, is fine for each.



Thanks.

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Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.

1.) Yes

2.) Yes

3.) Both are important, but playing for fun should come first. Playing for fun or enjoyment will keep a person involved while playng just to win can cause burnout.

4.) Commitment to the team, introduction to a different (not parents) authority figure, the value of physical fitness, sportsmanship

5.) Yes. See above

6.) Not really

7.) Yes

8.) Male

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I'm not an actor. I just play one on TV.

Yes

Hell Yes.

Playing for fun. If you can go back and play something after continually loosing, or sitting on the bench it shows TRUE love for the game

If it is something you love, stick through it to the end. Friendship, and hardwork to get to be the best.

Yes. Everything from above.

Absolutley

Most definently

Male.

Your welcome

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In Tribute to Adam Sliger. Rest in Peace

10/7/85 - 12/9/03

Are striving for excellence, winning, individual and team competition and materialsm American values? I guess so, less the "team competition aspect".

Do (would) you want your children to play sports? Yes.

What is more important, playing for fun or for winning? Why? Fun, 'cause people get stupidly competitive and it turns into a fight rather than a competition.

What do (would) you want your children to learn from sports? Sport is fun, and teamwork has it's rewards.

Do you or have you played sports? If so, what have you learned from them? Apart from basic skills, that cheating is pretty worthless.

Do you think sports have the abilities to teach morals? Yes.

Do you think sports can improve quality of life? Yes. 'Cause people get fit.

Are you male or female? Male.

Ok, I'm probably not eligible for this seeing as I'm from Britland, but go ahead and use it if it's useful.

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"Apples rule. If it weren't for a conspiracy on the part of fruit manufacturers we'd all have apples."

Are striving for excellence, winning, individual and team competition and materialsm American values?
[Edit: I misunderstood the question, sorry]
yes

Do (would) you want your children to play sports?
If they want to, thats cool, otherwise I dont care, I have no reason to push them to do anything they dont want to do

What is more important, playing for fun or for winning? Why?
Playing for fun, if you cant enjoy something, whats the point of doing it?

What do (would) you want your children to learn from sports?
That sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, either way, you can go to taco bell after the game, life happens

Do you or have you played sports? If so, what have you learned from them?
I did. I learned that I am not good at sports, no matter how hard I try, and I should stick to playing Final Fantasy VII

Do you think sports have the abilities to teach morals?
Not really, because you get these overachieving kids and coaches that ruin the game and pressure the kids into winning. The kid then begins to assimilate into the idea that winning is everything, which, in turn, is bad

Do you think sports can improve quality of life?
Define quality of life. If you mean, good looks, lots of friends, being healthy, that kind of stuff, yes. If you mean actually having a grasp on life and what it means, no
Are you male or female?
The first one

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"Just remember -- No matter how bad things get, Northern Minnesota will always be there"
-- Garrison Keeler

[This message has been edited by fishstickz (edited April 25, 2004).]

Comon, please. I only need three more! I could use some input from adults, too.

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Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.

Yes

Yes

Playing for fun, because life is short and you should make the most of it and enjoy it as much as you can.

I want them to learn respect and learn how to not be a sore loser.

Yes. I've learned not to make so much of winning or losing and just to have fun and enjoy it. I've also learned respect and how not to be a sore loser.

Yes

Yes

Male

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Kids must be shot by Monday.

Honesty tests for workers can't be trusted, report says.

Psychopaths are unpredictable.

Jay Leno's Headlines > Everything

Nevermind, the other guys apparently already got the results. Thanks anyway. Feel free to make this into a discussion if you want.

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Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.

I'm 22 so I guess that counts as adult

1) Oh yes. I say they somewhat define America

2) Indeed. Much can be learned from athletics

3) The value of commitment to a team. The bonds that being on a team create. Or if it is a more individual sport (say Track & Field), the determiniation to better one's self, sportsmanship (no sore losers), competition

4) Track & Field. I learned just how much one can bond with a team. Some of the guys (and gals) that graduated before me in both college and in high school, I miss them much. I try not to lose contact though.

5) Absolutely. They teach you to lookout and help your fellow man

6) It can. One it will make you physically fit. Second, your social skills will be improved.

7) male

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Are striving for excellence, winning, individual and team competition and materialsm American values?

Exclusively american? Obviousely not. But otherwise yes.

Do (would) you want your children to play sports?

If they want to.

What is more important, playing for fun or for winning? Why?

Depends. If you're just playing with friends or other people from your school and such, you should just play for fun.. but if you play seriousely and competitively, the point is to win.

What do (would) you want your children to learn from sports?

Well that depends on the sport. You learn different things from every sport.

Do you or have you played sports? If so, what have you learned from them?

I've played a ton of sports and have learned different things from every one of them. It would be too long to list them all. Nothing all that significant though.

Do you think sports have the abilities to teach morals?

No.

Do you think sports can improve quality of life?

Yes. Both psychologically and physically.

Are you male or female?

I'm all man baby!

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When bread becomes toast, it can never go back to being bread again.

1) Yes.

2) Yes.

3) Fun. Because you can still have fun yet lose.

4) Teamwork. How to catch and hit things really hard.

5) Yes. Always cover your groin when part of a soccer defensive wall. They dont do it on TV to look cool.

6) Abilities, yes, but I dont think sports always delivers. If nothing else sports are a good learning ground.

7) Yes. Everyone needs to be active to be healthy.

8) Male.

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The Massassi-Map
There is no spoon.

01. Yes. America is diverse but I think in general these are true.
02. Yes. Karate and Gymnastics are a must.
03. One should always strive to do the best that they can do in the things that they care about. However, if you don't enjoy losing almost as much as winning, there's a problem, in my opinion.
04. Discipline, and the importance of keeping healthy (physically and mentally).
05. Yes. I've played basketball and baseball in leagues, and I used to compete in martial-arts tournaments. I've learned a great deal of discipline and the importance of keeping healthy (mentally and physically).
06. One can learn from just about anything, so I wouldn't discount this. This goes both ways though. Sports could be a double-edged sword in the hands of some children (and immature adults).
07. Definitely. Sports are a fun way to keep healthy both physically and mentally, if you're emotionally prepared.
08. Male.

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Are striving for excellence, winning, individual and team competition and materialsm American values?
I'm not american yes.. but I wouldn't say they are american specifically.

Do (would) you want your children to play sports?
Only If they want to.

What is more important, playing for fun or for winning? Why?
Playing for fun because sports should be fun.

What do (would) you want your children to learn from sports?
How to play by the rules and to understand what the rules are for.

Do you or have you played sports? If so, what have you learned from them?
That I suck at most sports.

Do you think sports have the abilities to teach morals?
No.

Do you think sports can improve quality of life?
They can help make you fit.. but on their own can't do much good.

Are you male or female?
Male.

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[This message has been edited by TheJkWhoSaysNi (edited April 26, 2004).]

You strive for American VALUES!!!!

bah! ... traitor!

Anyway ...

1) No
2) Only if they want to.
3) If it involves cash then winning
4) Socialising
5) Yes - teamwork
6) Sport on TV - no ... good decent sport with good sportmanship - yes
7) Regarding health - yes
8) male ...

Are striving for excellence, winning, individual and team competition and materialsm American values? Probably.

Do (would) you want your children to play sports? Yes.

What is more important, playing for fun or for winning? Why? For fun, winning boosts up ego and makes a**holes.

What do (would) you want your children to learn from sports? Something about team play and... fair game? Something good.

Do you or have you played sports? If so, what have you learned from them? Yeah, I've learned that I suck in sports, because they don't interest me at all.

Do you think sports have the abilities to teach morals? American football, ice hockey... of course.

Do you think sports can improve quality of life? Depends on the person.

Are you male or female? Male.

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[This message has been edited by FastGamerr (edited April 26, 2004).]

1) No.

2) No.

3) If you must, Fun.

4) I don't think any sports can teach kids anything positive.

5) How to land a 360.

6) Oh hell no. Possibly they could learn morals from coaches, but in my experience most of them are overzealous aholes who shouldn't be around kids in the first place.

7) No.

8) Male.

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