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Originally Posted by mooby
Why don't we change the subject back to Haskins, seeing as how we are arguing about a subject that won't have a clear cut answer until all parties involved are ancient history with the Redskins.
Judging by this thread it seems the early reports on Haskins are great. Hard working kid, gets it, wants to be great, etc. I think that's fantastic and want nothing but the best for him.
Which is why this SI article that uses Haskins as an example is so concerning to me.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/06/19/sn...parents-sports
This is some serious cringe-worthy shit. To be clear, I don't mind if Haskins Sr. wants to run the marketing ops for Haskins Jr. But if he ever crosses that line into Lavar Ball territory where he wants himself or Haskins Jr. to be involved in organizational decisions, I would be done with Haskins Sr.
Haskins Jr. will not be able to succeed if Haskins Sr. is out clearing the road of every potential road block for him. Part of succeeding is learning to overcome failure. Helicopter parenting might be able to slide in the little leagues, but it's concerning to hear that it's making its' way into the pro leagues (and if you think it isn't you need to read that entire article). |
Truly cringe worthy but we are finding this more and more with parents and young superstars. It’s not about sports anymore, it’s about building brands and making money period.
It’s the Lebron effect, he saw what Jordan did and trying to one up him not with basketball but brand. And he has set the tone because the revenue stream options are ten times more these days than 30 years ago.
Of course dads all in...many are.