Comments on: Kids Soccer: Can Love Buy You Money?

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:46:12 +0000

I agree on the fact that many kids play the game for the simple enjoyment of the sport. They love to play, therefor they select soccer as a pastime. Now, we must ask ourselves if money can buy love. According to my personal definition of love, I think not. Love cannot be acquired by any currency, but by good and truthful deeds!

By: AaronStarr

AaronStarr — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:37:56 +0000

I played on the community soccer team when I was in first grade. My parents were among those who put me in it simply for the fun of it. But I did see a lot of other kid’s parents who fit into the “psycho” category. Most of their kids complained about it, wishing that their parents would lighten up and just let them play. Although some of them DID see it as encouragement and support. I guess it depends on the individual kid and how they react to the way their parents act on the sidelines.

By: Kanzu

Kanzu — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:51:46 +0000

I believe that kids only play soccer either for fun or if their parents force them to get some exercise. After a certain point, either the kids will not want to play soccer or they’ll continue playing because it’s a sport they love to do. If the former, their lack of enthusiasm will show in their playing skills and the parent will withdraw them anyway. If the latter, as you said, only 2% of people actually play professionally. Not everyone can be an expert at soccer. Even if they love to play, some of them will have to withdraw from this competitive race.

By: Jimy Sang

Jimy Sang — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:00:46 +0000

I can remember playing soccer as a kid in the 90′s and money was in no way a factor with my playing or my parents. just the love of the game. i guess times are changing. greed and corruption run amuk.

By: Derrik

Derrik — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:16:46 +0000

Nothing like a good game of Football (Soccer for Americans) in the park or wherever. Whether it’s against our own age group or some one older, it’s always a good time. My parents weren’t deeply into it as I was but those were the days.