Violence on the Field is a Lesson Children Shouldn’t be Learning
“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.” ― Mahatma Gandhi, The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas It was a beautiful late summer morning, and even though the first day of fall was just around the corner, lingering sunny days and mild temperatures tried to persuade us that it wasn’t the case. My wife and I were attending my thirteen-year-old nephew’s soccer game, something we try to do a few times during the season. While some might find joy in such sporting events, we often feel disheartened by the behaviors we witness on and off the field, which is why we limit regular attendance. Let me explain. We hoped that…
