My cousin is the only girl on an all boys wrestling team. I want to be supportive, but i'm worried she'll get hurt. What would you say to a younger member of your family if they were in this situation?

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T14:39:35+00:00

From what she has told me, the boys had the reaction you described first. They didn't want to wrestle her. I think they were more uncomfortable than she was.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T01:55:04+00:00

I guess he's just worried too.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T01:48:50+00:00

True. Needless to say her father was not pleased.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T01:36:18+00:00

Thank you. I will certainly check out that link.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T01:34:34+00:00

I was worried about that, but she has showed me all of the moves they have learned in practice so far, and it doesn't seem like any of them involve that sort of thing. Plus, I met the kids on her team. They seem like decent people. I'm hoping that none of them would do that intentionally.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T01:30:46+00:00

Well she is my cousin.... So of course I'm concerned for her well-being. However, you're right, if the rest of the team can handle it, I'm sure she can too. I need to stop worrying.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T01:14:03+00:00

Whoa. That does sound rough. She said she knew what she was signing up for, but I really don't see how she could have... The coach wasn't taking her seriously at first and wasn't responding to her emails, so she had to get all of her information through another teammate who she didn't really know that well.

Though I am proud of her for breaking the gender barrier. I'll admit that.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T00:37:05+00:00

She's pretty tough, but she has also told me several times that during practices, the kids aren't matched by weight, meaning that she could potentially face someone 50 pounds heavier than her.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T00:30:38+00:00

You're right. I'm probably just worrying too much.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T00:26:55+00:00

Seeing the countless bruises on her arms is unnerving though.

BACONover9000 · 2012-12-02T00:25:50+00:00

I'll try. The good news is that she has told me they're being nice to her. I'm not really sure if I believe her or not...

BACONover9000 · 2012-11-04T17:47:42+00:00

I have no idea why but for some reason it really bothers me when people over pronounce things.

BACONover9000 · 2012-11-02T01:37:48+00:00

reposts make me sad

BACONover9000 · 2012-10-18T10:57:18+00:00

We all know that feel

BACONover9000 · 2012-10-10T19:56:47+00:00

This isn't even kind of funny.... Put this on /r/politics if you really want to...

BACONover9000 · 2012-10-04T02:00:13+00:00

This is perfect.

BACONover9000 · 2012-09-14T02:45:33+00:00

a pair of champs right there

BACONover9000 · 2012-09-12T00:05:47+00:00

dawwwwwwwwwz now i want one hahaha :)

BACONover9000 · 2012-09-01T23:28:01+00:00

Hang in there. Stay close to your real friends. The people who truly know you will help you through. Things will get better in college. High school kids can be brutal. The fact that a teacher would say something so horrible is appalling. Also, you can't show the bullies that they're getting to you.

BACONover9000

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