In Fences in what ways are Troy's reasons for not meeting with the college recruiter legitimate or illegitimate?

Answer:

Troy might have some fairly solid reasons for not meeting with the recruiter, though many parents would call those reasons shortsighted: Cory is not working at the A&P as agreed (though he has arranged to come back after football season) and has not been keeping up with his chores. But Troy has deeper reasons for not meeting the recruiter. Troy believes that "the white man" robbed him of his chance to have a career in baseball, and he doesn't want Cory to put his faith in sports. Troy does not see that the world is changing. African Americans, particularly in sports, had made great strides. Furthermore, Cory sees football as an avenue to college. Troy claims he is trying to protect his son from the kind of heartbreak that he himself went through. While he means well, he is harming his son's chances for a better future.