Quote From: jettavMy 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.
"I think kids should be aloud to explore and discover what they want and like."
How do they (or you) even know they do/don't like sports until they try something? Do any of her friends play? Have you shown her anything she might look at to see whether or not they may be fun? Again, it is your job to show her these things even exist.
My oldest was about 6 when he started soccer and yes, he asked a couple of times but mostly becuse his friends were doing it. Now, they are both going for baseball this spring. They have both decided they will play soccer in the fall, baseball in spring and swim in summer. Just as I think a lot of parents push their kids at sports I also think on the opposite side some keep their kids from sports, too. It's very hard to see your children out there being aggressive but on the same hand it's good, too. I cannot explain it to those who aren't there yet. I just think children deserve to see what all is out there and just like you said explore and discover what they like. You never know until you try it.
