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November 9, 2006, 9:31 am PST
Sports and Kids
Quote From: kschmittzWhen 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. My oldest will be 6 in Feb. She has never shown interest ina sport but is into music and art therefore she will not be enrolled ina sport but those things she is interested in. Who knows about my 3 year old, she is into playing with friends, showing some interest in music which of course hteya re both in the bell choir at church so we will go fromt here. When my children start taking an interest in a sport then we will go there but in the mean time it isn't happening, they are active, social, smart and loves life, and that is imporant. I did play soft ball and ran track but if it isn't for my girls, I am ok with that. Sports can be good for some, for others, it may not be their thing, there are so many activities out there and I think kids should be aloud to explore and discover what they want and like.
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