Mav and cookie.
Mav, my intention was to show direct quotes from Parkin to reinforce what you were saying.
cookie, I agree with you.
I would also add that I believe the "younger=authoritarian, older=empowerment" model is probably simplistic. I think it should be done on a case by case basis, with each player being given a level of direction / empowerment that is appropriate for them, young or old. With power comes responsibility, and the more responsibility you show, the more empowered you are allowed to be. I would also add that in general terms, the best model would be to try and find a "sweet spot" between a Barassi style dictatorship, and an Animal Farm tail-wags-the-dog setup. There is no substitute for being an astute judge of character.
Mav, my intention was to show direct quotes from Parkin to reinforce what you were saying.
cookie, I agree with you.
I would also add that I believe the "younger=authoritarian, older=empowerment" model is probably simplistic. I think it should be done on a case by case basis, with each player being given a level of direction / empowerment that is appropriate for them, young or old. With power comes responsibility, and the more responsibility you show, the more empowered you are allowed to be. I would also add that in general terms, the best model would be to try and find a "sweet spot" between a Barassi style dictatorship, and an Animal Farm tail-wags-the-dog setup. There is no substitute for being an astute judge of character.