Originally Posted by NOV
Banta began a job as an elementary school counselor and he was eager to help. One day during recess he noticed a boy standing by himself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other.
Banta approached and asked if he was all right. The boy said he was. A little while later, however, Banta noticed the boy was in the same spot, still by himself. Approaching again, Banta offered, "Would you like me to be your friend?"
The boy hesitated, then said, "Okay," looking at Banta suspiciously.
Feeling he was making progress, Banta then asked, "Why are you standing here all alone?"
"Because," the little boy said with great exasperation, "I'm the goalkeeper!"