Replies to 'Sports and Kids'

When you have a child in sports (boy or girl) there is a certain amount of "aggression" they need to have or , like this woman's son, they can get hurt.  True, sports are not for every kid but I think every parent should at least try to enroll their children in something similar.   Kids are not sure what they like until they try it.  Sports teach MANY things and they keep children active.  Yes, playing is active but it's not the same level of cardio and stamina as in a sport.  Also, the feeling that  you are part of a team and they are counting on you to give 100% is a good lesson to learn as well.  It can help a lot when they are older with being successful in the workplace, too.  Also, for any parent, whichever gender child they have, there are certain expectations that parent has.  True, there are tomboy girls and sensitive boys but I can bet with each there are other areas where they are traditional in their behavior or personality.  I am not a Girle Girl but I am feminine.  My oldest son is not outwardly aggressive but much tougher than his younger brother in a lot of ways who is much more "rough and tumble".  All in all, kids and sports can be a great thing.  There are a ton of different sports out there to try for each gender.  I also think that before you pick a sport it needs to match your child.  For example, I would not pick baskbetball for my older son as he is short for his age.