Team sports, are they good or bad for your children?
By ladyljs
@ladyljs (1303)
United States
April 9, 2007 10:51am CST
My twin 9 year olds want to belong to everything, from cheerleading to basketball to softball and baseball.
although they continue to make the honor roll (straight a's), it placed a great deal of constraint on our family in study habits and scheduling.
Unfortunately, they seem to want to be doing an activity at the same time the other twin is having an activity, and i find myself running to death to get this all accomplished while maintaining a household and making sure that their school work is up to par.
I know that sports can prove to be a very rewarding and life changing activity, but in some way I believe that sports can also be harmful.
What are your thoughts?
2 responses
@roshnichaudhary (1160)
• United States
9 Apr 07
Sports and physical activities help children in brain development. So sports is good. As far as team sports are concerned it is the best to teach your child to work in a group.
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@thrwbckjay67 (2870)
• United States
9 Apr 07
That's a tough situation for you.
I think that sports and team activities are good for children as long as managed right... in your case, however, it might be a bit more difficult because of the special circumstances. For you situation, I would suggest either having them compromise with the activities or making a goods schedule where they can both do separate activities at different times.
My general view on this is that, as long as you have children and you explain to them that these sports are clearly "extra" to their education and dependent on it, then they should be okay. It would also be dependent on the parents not to apply too much pressure to the children... it's much more important to be supportive than to be demanding.
My parents had a ismple arrangement with my younger sisters, who were 2 years apart in age. If one had an activity, the other would either be in the same activity or studying. But then when it was her turn, then the other would have an activity. My mother and father made sure that activities they did were either together or with friends from school so that the burden of transportation and things of that nature weren't solely on their shoulders. They would take the kids one day, and another parent the next. It seemed to work out well for them, and my sisters made a lot of friends this way.
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@ladyljs (1303)
• United States
9 Apr 07
Sounds as though you have had some experience in this area! I really appreciate the thought that you put into this answer.
What makes it really hard on my is the fact that I lost my husband 20 months ago, and I find it hard to tell the kids no...especially when they are making such good grades. I guess that i am going to have to change some things or risk being put into a mental institution (smile)
Thank you for your input...and i will be giving you a positive rating!
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