tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24495557.post-88003612098282374652007-06-14T13:42:00.000-05:002007-06-14T13:42:00.000-05:002007-06-14T13:42:00.000-05:00It almost certainly depends on your alma mater. I think parents who attended major NCAA players (Buckeyes, Gators, etc) or local colleges with local fanatic rivalries (Boston University/Boston College) have an obligation to root for their own alma mater, and, subsequently, raise their children to follow the same school.<BR/><BR/>If, however, the parents attended a rinky-dink non-competitive school (Wheelock? Wellesley?) or a big school with limited (or no) dominant sports (what does John Hopkins have going for it besides lacrosse? BU students are free to pick any football team they want to root for) you've got a little more leeway. <BR/><BR/>In the second case the parent should only guide their progeny toward a specific school, but should not force it upon them. <BR/><BR/>But, I agree, once the kid reaches college all bets are off. They want to root for Duke, there's nothing you can do about it - (just re-read Varsity Dad archives trying to discover your mistake and start again from scratch).<BR/><BR/>-TomTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642959051981803805noreply@blogger.com