MARVIN MARBLE

Communities across the country differ in many ways but in many ways they are the same. Kids are the common denominator. Kids when given opportunities are creative, active, productive and successful. If adults took a more active role with their kids it would eliminate many of the problems that kids have. As with us all, kids constantly make choices. When kids make the wrong choices, they find themselves out of step with the rest of society. They end up with problems that they can't cope with. With adult help kids have an opportunity to make better choices.

We believe that as adults we have an obligation to our kids to get involved with our future by helping kids make better choices. If kids are active in a challenging pursuit, they don't have time to get depressed. If kids are reaching for a personal goal, they don't need an artificial high. When kids share worthwhile experiences with adults, they don't have time for cheap thrills. We believe that adults can make the difference. Ideally, the best adult is the parent. Today many parents neglect their obligation to their kids. Other adults organize efforts that give parents and kids an opportunity to interact. In this way kids make the right choices. Marbles is more than a game. In playing kids learn to win and lose. In preparing for the game they learn patience because it is not an easy thing to master the art of shooting. With diligence a kid keeps trying and keeps practicing. In this process kids hone dexterity of the hand and eye. Interactions with other kids, sharing the tricks, sharing the love of the sport, using perfected talents are all positive things. This is why you should start a tournament!

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