We live in a high technology age, and our children are bombarded with electronic gadgets. Their life includes cell phone, portable game consoles, portable DVD, television in the car, and then Xbox or Play Station in the house.
Nothing is better than having opportunities to be outdoors, and having fun with your teammates. Through playing, the children are also benefits from breathing in fresh air after a long day in enclosed school.
Having to direct their thoughts into action helps their development in coordination, and decision making. The eyes, brain, and body have to work together in delivery the outcome of whatever they were doing.
Obesity is taking a toll in our children life for the lack of physical activity. Running, jumping, and kicking will get their heart healthier. Overall, exercise in any form is great for their body.
We live in a society where we must learn to get along with other people, and accept them for who they are. Being part of a team teaches children to take a keener look at their teammates' strength and weakness, and work around those prospects.
Sport teaches children to be competitive and pushes them to give their best effort. It also offers great sportsmanship attitude when both teams come together at the end to congratulate one another on a game well done, whether they were losing or winning.
As parents, we want our children to develop in all aspect of their mental, emotional, and physical being.
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