On a breezy fall morning, I strolled onto the soccer field to meet my daughter, whose team had just finished a close game. Immediately, I noticed her expression was downcast. “One of the other team’s goals was my fault,” she said.
\nHer gloomy demeanor stirred something prickly inside me, an angst I didn’t want to feel at that moment. I rushed to find some comforting words. “Oh honey, I’m sure that’s not true! It couldn’t possibly have been all your fault.”
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With many young athletes crossing my path, it’s not unusual to hear comments like, “They push me too much,” or “They’re always on my case about what I’m doing at practice.” Unsurprisingly, many young athletes feel pressured and pushed by their parents, but many parents believe in “the push.”
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If you are considering signing your child up for a team sport but have reservations about the investment of your time and money, first consider the many benefits of team sports. Team sports provide the opportunity for your child to be physically active and participate in a regular exercise routine, and they also provide a wonderful opportunity for social interaction with others, thereby increasing your child’s self-confidence. Read on for five reasons why your child should get in the game!
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Team sports are a great way to keep kids active, but not all kids enjoy playing them. When kids avoid team sports, parents often look for other ways their children can continue to be healthy and active. How can you get your kids moving when they aren’t part of a sports team?
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