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Thursday, August 14, 2008
There is a time when team sports for kids are counterproductive and parents need to think long and hard if their child's participation in a sport really is a wise choice. In such cases the time commitment is so excessive that it makes normal school work and even just fun time at home with family, siblings and friends impossible.
Such team sports for kids are usually started when they are very young and although it may serve to make the experience normal for the child and even fort he family, it is a far cry from the need for play childhood demands as the norm.
When team sports for kids are counterproductive, quitting does not have to be the only option. Oftentimes parents have the option to simply downgrade the commitment of the child to the league and perhaps enroll in a non-competitive portion of the sports club and then the child can participate for fun instead of trophies.
In other cases the commitment may be lessened by seeking out a less competitive league. Gymnastics club, for example, vary in time commitment simply because some are not concerned with turning out ranking athletes while others have this as their stated goal.
Team sports for kids can be a wonderful experience when they are properly incorporated into the everyday life of a family, but when they take over in time and energy and thus disrupt the normal functioning of the family and the child's schedule, they are not only counterproductive but should be avoided whenever possible.Labels: childrens, classes, fitness, fitness classes, gym, gymnasium, gymnastics, healthy nutrition
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