What's mildly irritating you today?

[BigV]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Emotions and adrenaline run high for these youngsters when they're playing. For older sports people too, but as a youngling it's a lot to handle.

Sure.

But what is the POINT of such competitions? They're not out chasing down game for the clan to eat or die without. In my opinion, there are a few reasons for sports like this. Pleasure, fun, excitement, competition. Also sportsmanship. Also discipline. Also adversity, especially how to overcome adversity. And meltdowns are not the way to handle adversity or failure. Such reactions and the consequences, both appropriate and inappropriate (even absent) consequences can be instructive. And I believe the kids are always learning, even if the lesson needs to be repeated.

It sounds like the little girl on the basketball court was given the chance to learn that such a move was ok, but needs to be toned down in order to stay on the court. She'll refine her technique, but not abandon it, sadly.