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What does it mean?
The speaker criticizes a player for acting violently on the field, saying it is a bad example for kids.
In plain terms
Violence on the field is not entertaining and is bad for children.
What can you take from it?
Players set an example for young fans.

Where it applies

  • watching sports
  • parenting
  • sportsmanship education

Putting it to work

  • be a role model
  • think about kids watching

Questions to consider

  • What behavior do you want in sports?
  • How do you influence others?

Another view

Some fans see aggression as part of the sport.

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