Great post. Couldnt agree more.
And I catch heat for that... I have ZERO problem showing a kid a rich doctor and a junkie arrested and in jail...
and saying "this man went to college for 8 years, worked his ass off, and didn't do drugs. He's rich now and has what he wants. This other man - he did drugs, quit school,
voted Obama, and broke the law - he's in jail poor and can't do what he wants."
Some say it's cruel or mean or whatever - but it's real. The world is cruel and unforgiving. If you're a fckup, you grow up and don't have much. If you work hard, your dreams can come true. I can't stand people who candy coat reality for kids.
YES sports is the same - Tebow is 26 years old. He's worth about $4 mil and has the ability to earn 2 to 3 milion a year for the next five years as a speaker, than probably 750k a year as a part time sports personality. He can retire at 40 with 25 million in the bank and enjoy 40 years of beach and relaxation. THIS IS A GREAT ROLE MODEL.
Then you have vince young... WAY more talent than Tebow. Didn't get disciplined, work hard, or pay attention... didn't care. Blew all his money, then borrowed $300k for his own birthday party. Still trying for another chance at football, in the same spot as Tebow... THIS IS A GREAT ROLE MODEL TOO.
Show them good and bad, and let the know life will fck you mercilessly if you make poor choices.