I think people completely overlook the moral of Clark playing football in MAN OF STEEL. It wasn't a good use of his powers. That's the point. This is what Pa relays to him when, after the best game of his high school career, and why Pa takes this time to reveal to him that he's not human.
I never understood this idea that somehow Superman as a baby is just supposed to be a demigod who automatically knows right from wrong. Yet many in this group will turn around and argue that the Kents should die because it demonstrates to Superman that he can't save everyone. No wonder why Superman has been such a mess.
Sorry for the rant, and it wasn't directed at you specifically. I just get frustrated sometimes.