The ability to change with the times, or the wind, (as some would say) is the key to longevity. I'm a 50 year old black man from Los Angeles Calif. I've witness many things, I've seen many atrocities, been personally involved in many unfortunate wrong doings. But I've also witness many wrongs made right. And I've notice the change in our society and individuals, including myself. And now, the real possibility of a black man, Barack Obama, being elected president of these United States. WOW!!! It honestly brings tears to my eyes. I couldn't be prouder. Included in this change in our society is not just one, but two strong women in the political arena. Very proud to see Hilary Clinton and Sarah Palin representing change in America. How far we've come.
Okay enough of my soap box. I bring this up because of the opportunities for young women in America, that wasn't available just 20 years ago. Bouncing a ball, playing a game and having your college education paid for. WOW!!! And not just the benefits of higher education and playing at the next level, but the benefits received for simply participating at the high school level. I read an article in October on Sarah Palin expressing how important her high school basketball experience was in shaping her life. She says many of the lessons taught while playing ball she still uses in her life.
Independent studies have shown, girls who play sports in high school graduate at a higher percentage and achieve better employment post high school than girls who don't play. High school girl athletes are most likly to not experiment with alcohol, tobacco or street drugs in comparison to the general student population. The percentage of high school girl athletes to get pregnant or have premarital sex is much lower than the general high school student body. And studies have also shown that former female high school athletes are less likely to get involved in abusive relationships later in life.
So you ask, why should our daughters play high school sports? Why is it important? Why do the parents get so excited about it? Things that make you say hummmmm...
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Amen Brother!! Times have changed haven't they1! Well said, the opportunities that young women have today have come a long way.
(still more work to be done though)
It is so good to see womens sports on the rise with more opportunities given for education..
Far cry from LA in the 1960's :)
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