Three-Legged Races Banned
Potato sack races and three-legged races have been part of kid’s summer experiences and school activities for decades. But that’s no longer the case in Washington, England. School officials there have banned such events from an upcoming sports day because they say the children might hurt themselves.
Say what! Phil Gramm said we live in a society of wimps and he may very well be onto something. No more potato sack or three-legged races because the kids might hurt themselves. Give me a break. Simon Woolley, an education official in County Durham said, “We looked at a three-legged race and a sack race, but what we want to do is minimize the risk to the children.” So, what are the planned events? Woolley went on to say the kids will do some “hopping and running because there’s less chance of the children falling over.” They will also be allow to “toss ping pong balls into a bucket.” You better watch out for that game Mr. Woolley, the kids might get hurt if a ball bounces off the rim and hits them in the eye.
What is this world coming to!? Not only do we live in a society of wimps, but we’re creating a society of wimps. Of course much of the silliness revolves around the fact that we live in an age of litigation where people are looking for any reason to sue just to make a quick buck. As a result, we’re coddling our kids and creating a sense of fear about everything. Personally, I have no idea how my generation ever survived. We rode bicycles without helmets, and took vacations without seat belts. To top it all off, we also took part in potato sack and three-legged races, and from time to time, we even played dodge-ball! When will someone finally stand up and say — “Stop the foolishness!”
Just my two cents,
Dr. Rus
