Is it a BAD thing to be a "spoiled" kid? Want to know your opinion...

[bunkermaster10]

my 2 cents

I think the kid is a freakin P.I.M.P and he has to be pretty good to be playin where he's at so I give the kid props... And by the way he's dad must be the best dad ever seriously.

[IceCool32]

Give the kid a break, as much as none of you want to...how many places do you know that will hire a 12 y/o to work? not many...you know why? It's illegal. So if you're going to say "blah,blah I have to work my butt off to get so and so stuff I want" then you're probably of the age you should have a job anyways.

I understand how you guys that pay for your stuff can be frustrated, but this kid can't...not yet, if he's good and can play, then why not give him the equipment to continue the sport?

I started playing paintball, and since my parents only supported me for what they wanted me to do(baseball), I've payed for everything with the sport since.

First marker: Rebel
Second: Piranaha STS
Third: Impulse
Now: System X Cocker

None of my markers were ever really "the one" or have been the best or most expensive, but I do use them regularly to justify the cost of them, and the sport...as long as something is getting use what's it matter?

[shutter13]

Im saving up to buy an RT Pro(only have 2 work 5 more days!!) and im only 13 but im really lucky cuz my dad PB's and buys me and my bro paint and hes the manager of his business so i work there and get paid pretty well even though he works me like a mexican so i think the kid is kinda spoiled that his parents buy him EVERYTHING but if they just bought him paint and helped him out a lil that alright but buying him an orracle and everything is spoiling him

[breg]

I really don't know the kid, so I can't bash him. That, and I've never seen him play, so I can't say that he sucks, or anything.
So what if his parents bought him all of this fancy stuff? Who isn't a little envious of those guys who get all the free gear? I know I am. Does it say anything about them as people? NO! It just says that they got hooked up in some fashion. Nothing more, nothing less.
If the kid's parents hook him up, I'm really happy for him.

A parent(s) that show support for what ever thier kid s into is a rare and wonderful thing.

[SyntaxError]

I think alot of people are overlooking some stuff. I don't mean to sound like a jerk or anything, but I'd be willing to bet that the only reason the kid has a spot on that team is cuz Daddy owns the field and cuts the team a deal, so long as junior here gets a starting spot.

It happens all too often, I've seen it personally, and it truly is unfortunate for both the kid and the team.

Maybe the kid can ball, who knows, but from alot of the comments made, I think that it can't really be determined whether or not the kid is spoiled or whatever from what we know, but you'd have to really look into it. I'd bet that daddy over there is putting in some cash or sponsorship deals to make sure his kid plays. Unfortunately, most teams arent picking up players based on merit or playing ability, they're picking up players who can get them hooked up with gear/paint/play time...

[SyntaxError]

in conclusion, spoiled=bad

[djbea]

Thank you

Thank you for all of your points-of-view on this topic. Overall, Logan is a kid who does appreciate what his parents are doing for him and you can tell this when you talk to him in person.

If you get a chance to say HI to him if you are going to the New Jersey Super 7, perhaps you can introduce yourself and see for yourself? He's also playing at the event, so you can see the kid's natural talent and the potential for him to excel in the sport.

I LOVE AO and I LOVE your intellect. Reading the posts here is truly a fantastic learning experience. Thanks again and see you all soon.

Sincerely,
Bea

[Python14]

Re: Thank you

Originally posted by djbea
I LOVE AO and I LOVE your intellect.

aw shucks, I feel all smart now.

[PballCHick04]

depends

it depends on whether or not, they are that serious about playing. if you start at like 11 and spend lots of money on it, then all of a sudden quit it was a waste, but if you're planning on playing for a long time and doing tournies and stuff, then its worth it. And as for being spoiled? some kids are, but if you're good at something, then its not spoiled when you can make things happen.

im getting tired i dont really know if ne of that makes sense??? lol

[845]

I think one of the things a kid needs to be successful in any sport is parent support. A lot of those kids whining about the kid being spoiled are probably just jealous there parents dont support paintball. I have a lot of firends who have to pay for their own stuff. When I ask them why their parents dont help them out they usually say something along the lines of, "My parents dont think its a sport". These are the same parents who would give their kid over $800 to play in-house(meaning non-tournament) hockey.

I never hear in any other sport "oh your spoiled because you got $500 hockey skates" or "your a loser because your parents pay for all your tennis tournament entrance fees."

[Furby]

Better paintball than rehab, hospital bills, child support, or bail money/legal fees.

If he's doing his thing and contributing to his team, then pfft...let him have at it!

[Jonno06]

its only bad to be spoiled if you act like it and rub it in other people's faces...if the little kid can play, its fine.

[FutureMagOwner]

i really cant speak about being spoiled seeing as how i am not. and i own 2 high priced guns that i worked for and i dont get pissed at other kids with high end stuff because they could be like me and work for it. the only time id dislike someone is if they are a piss head about it and that applies to anyone no matter how much they spend

[greyninja009]

Originally posted by robertjuric
12 yo?? shouldnt he be out playing in the dirt or riding a bike or something? Anyways, Ive heard the kid is more of a publicity stunt then all skill(not saying he sux).

who knows maybe I am jealous b/c I have to work my *** off at McDonalds barely making enough to go play twice a month, and finally saved enough for a mag, then this little kid waltzes out of nowhere and is playing S7?? Doesnt seem right IMO. Oh well guess I am jealous, so what. Do I think the kid deserves it?? No, no way he has put in the hours, sweat, tears that even the other players in S7 have. I dont think Im jealous, b/c I personally rather like the feeling of earning something from my hardwork. I rather think that the kid doesnt deserve it.

But thats just my .02

Yea, it hink it's just jealousy, because there's no way you would know how good he is unless you saw him. Bea Youngs did, and she posted an article bout him. I dunno who would say the kid os moreso a publicity stunt than skill.

[50 cal]

I've only seen one "spoiled" kid playing p-ball. At Paintball on the Plateau in Crossville Tn there was this kid that actually cussed his Mom and Dad cause they wouldn't buy him whatever was the hot shot Angel at the time. The kid was a really good player, his attitude was totally messed up. He was one of the people you see that don't need a p-ball gun in their hands at any time. I mean this kid was absolutely raging against his parents.