In this week’s show, we learn about a girl who says she is not getting as much play time on her school's football team as the boy players. We asked: how can you make sure that student-athletes are treated equally on a co-ed team?
Below are a few of your responses:
Violet, Bruce Elementary in Eaton: "I would make sure that everybody gets the same amount of time playing instead of excluding players that are not very good. I wouldn´t care if they are good or bad at playing, I would let them have a chance to shine."
Marcella. Geneva Middle School in Geneva: "I will make sure my teammate will get treated the same by simply saying ''hi'' or ''good job''. I wouldn't care if a different gender came on my team, I would be happy for the person because he wants to play. You know, when you treat others the way you want to be treated "
Braden, Pleasant Run Elementary School in Cincinnati: "I think you should be treated equally because, what if a girl on a boys football team is better than a boy? They shouldn’t not get to play, that would be unfair to the girl who is better because they deserve it more. I don’t play football, but I know a girl who plays on the team. Then some of my friends say soccer is a girl sport but I play it. I would say the same thing about any sport. As you can see, that is why I think athletes should be treated equally."
Charlize, Rushwood Elementary in Northfield: "I believe that student-athletes should be treated equally on a co-ed team and I think we should do that by SPEAKING UP! If we don't say a word, nothing will happen. Being treated unfairly will keep happening. Why aren't we speaking up? Speaking up could really change everything, like girls get fair time on the field! The same could go with boys and cheerleading, gymnastics, and other sports. It makes me mad that people wouldn't have spoken up already!"
Xavier, Avon Heritage Elementary in Avon: "I would tell the other genders that they can play too and one reason is that if I was told no and I was them I would be sad so I do not want other people to too."