well-known football coach once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” Do you agree or disagree with this?

[maciymommieof3]

well-known football coach once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” Do you agree or disagree with this? 

[EireLass]

I agree with it when you're prepping kids for the field, or court, or whatever sport their playing. For my daughter I used to make her say "when I'm on the court, the ball is mine" "when I'm on the field, the ball is mine". Taught her to be assertive/agressive when playing to score, when scoring matters. Taught her to play her best and her hardest.

At 29, that's how she is in her career.

[DanaG70]

 I agree, I want my kids to put out their best no matter what.

[snuggiewoogie]

 I'm 50/50 on this .....

[cherrywaves21]

Yes.

I was also taught second place is the first place loser.

[ashleighmama]

I disagree, I think it puts too much pressure on people, especially kids. I don't think anyone, especially kids, should feel like a "loser" if they don't win. Just my opinion though.

[VintageWife]

I disagree. I want my kids to do their best, but I don't want them to expect to win every time or think they are "losers" because someone out there can do better at some things.

[EireLass]

Thinking about the last 2 posters....(rather than quote them both to say the same thing)....Think real life....you're job isn't to teach and prepare them to be kids. They already are. Your job is to teach and prepare them to be adults. So you, as an adult, look around, and see why they shouldn't strive to win, be best, etc.....As an adult in the world...personally and professionally?

[CoeyG]

I disagree, but then that coach's paycheck was riding on winning.