What seems more important to you: having your child participate in a sport and gain lifelong skills and become healthier, or watch from the sidelines just to avoid a possible injury? I’m sure that the answer is pretty obvious, option one. Sports (as we used to know it) was fun, healthy and something everyone was excited to sign up for. Now, it is being put under the bus for being ‘dangerous’ and ‘degrading’. Many people say that competitive sports have a high risk of injury and negative impact on self esteem, therefore being a bad thing for the child, however, due to the character building and health benefits, competitive sports are the perfect activity for children.
One reason competitive sports should be encouraged is that it builds character. According to the ‘Sports and Health in America’, “ …the players confidence increased…” and “…feelings of hopefulness amongst the young people also increased…” (Sports and Health in America) This evidence is significant because it shows how the players confidence and hopefulness increases when they do sports. Even though some people say competitive sports degrade players, in reality teamwork can only do good. In ‘XYZ news’ it stated “The competition is bad and degrades players.” (Everdeen) But in reality , teamwork can only do good. At the end of the day it boils down to the child. Imagine if you were
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Often times children need guidance to make the right decisions. According to ‘Top 10 Health Benefits of Youth Sports’, “…52% less likely to skip school.” and “…46% less likely to do drugs.” (Top 10 Health Benefits of Youth Sports) This suggests that sports players are given more/better guidance that non sports players. Nevertheless some say that sports make you too social. A parent from Ohio claimed “My child has become too social. She doesn't focus academically or do her school work.” (Everdeen) But on the whole sports are very
North Sydney Bears and Mounties could not be separated for the second time this season, battling it out for a 34-all entertaining affair.
We are always very protective over things that we have a strong emotional connection with like our own kid. We would never want to see the day where our own child life and health can be in danger. After reading the article “Would I let my son play football?” by, Scott Fujita I have came to the idea that it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to let my own kid play football. In the article Scott says,” Football gave me so much, how can I bash on a game that produced so many friendships and gave me so much?”. Sports are a great way to make new friends and just overall a great habit because it keeps you fit and motivated. It can benefit his life greatly with scholarships, making the high school team and giving him the confidence he needs in order to
There are many fans and parents that like going to games to see their favorite players or kids play and they spend their game time watching their players make baskets or scoring touchdowns. But, there are also those fans that sit in the bleachers game after game whose players never seem make it off the bench. This happens more often in High School sports than college and professional sports. The coaches of any sports team usually put in the best players or maybe they have a favorite player that's the “star” player that gets more time in the game and more practice and help outside the games and practices. Certain players, however, should not get more attention from their coach or coach’s than others.
A point of disagreement among many parents of children who play competitive sports is if the benefits outweigh the risk of injury. It is clear that competitive sports aren’t worth the risks, with high mental costs to send a child where they would be pressured to not let down the team, and when all it takes is a hit to the head to sustain life-changing injuries.
Sports are a fun thing for kids, they play them all the time, but sports aren't always what they’re cracked up to be. Parents can get to involved and pressure there kids, kids that want to play professional sports can be let down when they don't get drafted. People say that sports start friendships but what's that worth if you can't remember them. Sports aren't good for kids.
Jessica mentioned in the essay that competitive sports are psychologically damaging to children. Kids tie their ability to win and their performance to their self-worth and self-esteem. Her suggestion for fixing this issue is to not allow any competitive sports that allow scoring between the ages of six thru ages nine. One of the works that she cited said that children are more survivalist in nature and not physical. I would argue that from the moment of birth we are competitive in nature. Children below the age of twelve think more on the survivalist spectrum. However, a crying baby is trying to survive by competing with the mother for her attention. This competition leads to survival. If this is not fostered and groomed properly by the adults involved within and outside of the sports arena then it can cause psychological harm, no different than a neglectful
My first reason why we should have competitive sports is it makes boys and girls young men and women. I say this because my coach always told me “be a young man in school and play on the field, treat your teachers with respect. You should do what they say and don’t get in trouble.” I think all boys and girls should follow that even in the real world, out of school and off the field. According to (The New York Times David Bornstein) positive coaching in competitive sports is crucial. Kids in competitive sports is the time where they learn to be positive and build character. In conclusion sports would make our generation young respectable men and women.
The first reason why I would let my child play football is because it promotes health. Football is a physically demanding sport where you need strength, agility, endurance, and hand-eye coordination. In an article by Steve Silverman titles “What Are the Health Benefits of Being a Football Player?,” it lists the benefits that come along with playing football. The benefits it lists are: cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, confidence, speed, and quickness. These are important because in today's society, obesity is a growing epidemic and by allowing my child to play a physically demanding sport, you're promoting a healthy lifestyle for your child. I want my child to have fun and doing something they enjoy while also exercising. In an article by Liana titled “Football is Good For Your Health” states that “Playing football for one hour, three times a week has been shown to have significant benefits to health and wellbeing.” By allowing my child to be dedicated to this sport, they would be
According to Jacqueline Stenson she would not want her children playing team sports because “Intense training schedules. Pressure to win and be the best. Painful injuries. Given all these factors, it’s not surprising that some athletes simply burn out on their sport” (Stenson). Some may say that they do not want their kid to sacrifice other interests they may have as a kid. Parents also want their kids to just have fun in their down time which allows them to just be kids (Stenson). Coaches could push their kids to hard, and the kid loses interest. Stenson says “Kids with a strong internal drive may thrive on the competition. But the pressure can be too much for others, particularly grade-schoolers who aren't as equipped to deal with the stress as older athletes” (Stenson). Based of research the “goals of sports for young athletes could be dramatically different from their parents and coaches” says youth fitness researcher Avery Faigenbaum, an associate professor of exercise science at the University of Massachusetts in Boston (qtd. in Stenson). Avery Faigenbaum interviewed kids on why they lost interest in sports, Faigenbaum said their typical response was “It's not fun anymore." Most kids just want to have a good time, and make friends, and maybe learn something new. (Stenson). Some parents do not want their kids to lose
Do you have a passion, something you love to do more than anything? Imagine people trying to stop you from doing what you love because they think it’s not useful or a waste. Some people say competitive sports cost too much and they are way too dangerous for young kids to participate in. However, for many youth, competitive sports play a positive role. When kids play competitive sports, they are happier and they learn how to be healthy. Also, they learn life lessons that they will need for the future.
INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND: When a child actively participates in sports, they are able to learn life lessons in a fun and positive atmosphere.
Imagine a world where anyone who played any sport and worked very hard, just got the same trophy as everyone else. That trophy has one purpose: to show you participated. There would be no point in trying your best and working your hardest if you never got recognized for the work you actually put into what you just did. You would never get recognized or acknowledged for some of your greatest achievements. Even though some people believe that competitive sports are unnecessary for kids, competitive sports are healthy for kids and teens, they provide a safe and beneficial place for the athletes participating, and it teaches the children/teens valuable life lessons. Therefore, competitive sports are helpful and beneficial.
From the start sports can look like it can help kids get exercise and other great thing for the human body. If I were to have to choose letting my child play competitive sports from my standpoint sports is something that can potentially harm a child for the rest of his or her life. So I wouldn't let my child play sports because of the many potential threats. A lot of research has been done and it has proven some facts that already makes most parents scared to put their children in competitive sports. My first reason being
When someone hears the term “sports” they might start thinking of many things such as basketball, baseball, football, soccer, tennis, golf, etc. During these activities one might see the player pass, catch, dribble, or hit the ball to score a point, when scoring not only do they help the team but they help themselves. Sports can improve an athlete's education, well being, and even build up their confidence.
Firstly, competitive sports keep kids healthy and active. Although some people believe that if kids participate in competitive sports that they will get badly injured, but I disagree. I disagree because they are more likely to get seriously injured while riding in a car, walking across a street or slipping on ice. My point is, we are able to get seriously injured doing anything, don’t you think we should atleast be active? According to fitness.gov, “Only one in three kids are physically active every day.” Kids who participate in competitive sports will be active daily because of daily practice and competition.