Having three very active boys, the subject of sports participation was never questioned, but there are a few parents who see extra curricular activities as unnecessary even unwanted. I have never pushed my children to participate in any activity they did not want, but I have made it perfectly clear that once you are on a team you will finish the season with the team. Case in point, this spring my middle boy has decided that he would like to try-out for the golf team. The golf season is the same time as the baseball season, and baseball (in my opinion) is a sport that he is very good at. This is a decision he will have to make, but I want him to weigh all options beforehand, because once he is placed on a team, be it golf or baseball, he will be expected to finish the season.
Winning and losing are concepts that children need to learn and experience for themselves. Working as a team toward a goal, depending on your team mates to complete their tasks, and following the instructions of your coach are all things the children need to learn and all will help them as they develop into adults and go out into the world.
There are a few parents who push their children very hard into sports, gymnastics, dance, etc. You hear about the damage it does to the children. If your child is truly talented and loves the sport or activity don't forget that they are still kids. Everyone needs some fun time and when the sport or activity is no longer fun then pushing your child will not only hurt them but your relationship with them as well.
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