Are You a Fan or a Fanatic?

When your child takes to the field, do you become a fan or a fanatic? Are you instilling the love of the game or the need to win? Check out this assessment to see how you score, and get activities and ideas to encourage good sportsmanship.

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1. You and your child are at the ball game. Just as you take a bite out of your hot dog the home team's centerfielder drops a fly ball and a run scores. What do you do?

  Boo mercilessly. After all, you bought a ticket -- you're entitled.
  Cheer the team on anyway, explaining to your child that everyone's doing his best.
  No reaction at all. You're there to enjoy a day at the ballpark.

2. You're the coach of your child's soccer team. The team has been thrashed yet again. What do you say in your post-game speech?

  Say that they all made a good effort, and ask them to commit to a few extra practices to work on their skills.
  Give them the bottom line: They'd better improve, or they'll lose every game this season.
  Say better luck next time. Then take them all out for ice cream.

3. Your child just got home after a basketball game. The team won, but your child didn't have a good game and is sulking. What is your reaction?

  Say you know how frustrating it is to have a bad game. Find out what's troubling your child, and talk about it openly.
  Focus on the bright side: "At least your team won!"
  Reprimand your child for not caring about the team.

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