This year a Blue Springs [MO] wrestler was ranked #1 and was undefeated. He did something wrong. His coach and team held him accountiable and did not let him wrestle at the state tourney.

S. Hill made a mistake his So year. It cost him a trip to the tourney. I hated to see him miss it but i but he learned some great LIFE-LONG lessons.

Things like this is what teaches kids responsibility.

Going 'easy' on them and making excuses for them is really unloving. It can put them in an early grave and/or in jail.

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. (Prov 19:18 NIV)
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. (Prov 19:19 NIV)
Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. (Prov 19:20 NIV)