RE: Good business, Regardless18 Feb 2020 21:20
Oldie, I ran a boys football team in East London for ten years. It included my son and boys that others didn’t want, autism, global delay in one case, adhd, banned from school, weapons carrying etc. I managed them robustly and treated them with respect, I lost a few souls along the way. But most of them did well and asked me to keep the team going. Over the years we got to be top of the league and two cup finals, referees would often compliment the team on there very good gentlemanly play even when playing dirty but more privileged teams. One Nigerian boy was getting in deep trouble, I intervened and his parents moved away from the locale, I saw him two years later and he gave me a hug and thanked me ( he was doing a levels by then). Another lad I met last month he told me they were the best days of his life, he now plays with my son in his team. So I think by helping my son and having a great time otherwise lost boys saw a better way- all with just a small effort. A few shillings, a little intervention and a little time and lives can be changed. You’re right that’s one investment that saves much for everyone.
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