Little League baseball is a good thing 'cause it keeps the parents off the streets and it keeps the kids out of the house!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Yogi Berra humorously suggests that youth sports benefit adults by keeping them busy and away from public spaces, while also occupying children at home.
- In plain terms
- Sports keep adults busy and kids at home.
- What can you take from it?
- Organized activities benefit both parents and children by keeping them occupied.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What activities keep your community engaged?
- How do you balance adult and child needs?
Another view
The quote relies on a cynical view of parents needing to be kept off the streets.
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