WHY MOST KIDS QUIT SPORTS ( Part Two ) Middle school Kids start dropping out in big numbers at this stage. Playing sports loses its enjoyment for them and fun takes a back seat to winning. Pick-up games and just playing for fun should be encouraged. The key at this vulnerable stage is to keep them playing the sports they enjoy -- if not on school or youth teams, then informally with friends. Not being on a team does not mean they have failed as athletes. It just means that they have to find other pleasurable ways to continue enjoying their sports. High school By this stage, its usually the successful high-school athletes who play both school sports and outside competitive-league sports. There are just so many positions to be filled on competitive teams. But what about kids who still love to play sports but cant because of their demanding academic, social, and work lives? Parents need to remind these kids of the fun they had playing these games and help them to find time to play them with family members and friends. Helping your kids stay connected to the sports they love now can encourage them to remain physically active throughout their lives. Read more on FamilyEducation: life.familyeducation/sports/behavior/29512.html#ixzz2wEBQ1Gny
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:49:07 +0000
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