Millions of children participate in sporting activities, across North America and certainly worldwide. While most people can relate to the benefits team sports offer children in the immediate, things like social interaction, physical fitness and a sense of accomplishment, sometimes many lose sight that team sports can have a lasting impact. Some of these skills will carry over into their adult lives. So it's important for parents to stay involved in their kid's sporting activities with out becoming too overbearing to ensure he gets the most out of the experience.
Some of the life skills that sports and in many cases team sports specifically which can prepare kids for life are the following. Leadership and TeamworkTeam sports teach children about why teamwork is important, which can be helpful when they are adults and may have to work as part of a team to complete projects or job tasks. Participating in team sports can also give children the opportunity experience both being a leader and having to deal with different types of leadership, something that will be an everyday occurrence when dealing with managers in a work environment. Healthy LifestyleThe physical activity associated with sports provide the immediate benefit of keeping children active and physically fit but the mindset of remaining so can stick with them throughout life. Children who are overweight or who shy away from active lifestyles and physical activity are more likely to be obese when they are adults. High Self-EsteemKeep your child active to help to build her self-confidence and boost her self-esteem, which can carry over to other parts of her life, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Kids who participate in sports are less likely to be depressed, have anxiety and exhibit bad behavior, according to the New York University Child Study Center. This also can follow her into her adult life, because children who were involved in sports often feel better about themselves, socially and physically, as adults. Educational BenefitsTeam sports may benefit your child academically as well, which could improve his chances of getting into the college of his choice and help him to achieve career goals. Sports can influence your child to take his education more seriously, deter delinquency and lower his risk of dropping out of school, claims the NYU Child Study Center, adding that sports also help kids solve problems and think critically. These skills can potentially follow your child throughout his life. Discipline, Respect and TrustYour child learns self-discipline, trust and respect through her participation in team sports, points out the NYU Child Study Center. These qualities build character, which helps your child to become more successful in life. She learns about setting goals and how to work hard to achieve those goals. Just Say NoChildren who participate in team sports are less likely to make bad decisions -- such as using illegal drugs, drinking alcohol and smoking -- according to the University of Florida. While being part of a team, your child learns how important it is to stay healthy and make good decisions so that she can perform optimally.
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