First of all, let me tell you that my middle son's youth football team has made it to the Superbowl!!! Yahoo! We are so excited! We are making decorations! We are planning parties! We are inviting family!
Hold on...there is one small order of business I need to mention. Here is a portion of an email I received from a team mom following our playoff win:
"Middle Gold families are asked to bring 1-2 dozen cookies to share, and the Big Gold team families will bring snacks. The night should be a fun and exciting time to get the boys pumped up for the big game, including a burn in effigy. Anyone want to lend a hand on that piece, please let me know!"
An effigy is a representation of a person, especially in the form of sculpture or some other three-dimensional form. (Wikipedia)
An Effigy burn would have looked like this:
Our sons on this team are 9-10 years old.
It's Feedback Friday and I have to know:
Is a "burn in effigy" common for sports teams with children of this age?
Do you think this activity is appropriate?
Do you think this activity is appropriate?
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