Raising a quitter: When is it okay for a kid to give up on their organized sport?
The article discusses the challenges parents face when encouraging their children to participate in organized sports. It highlights the importance of enjoyment and competency in keeping kids engaged in physical activities. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for children to experience a variety of sports to avoid burnout and maintain a lifelong love for physical activity.
- ▪Parents often struggle between encouraging commitment and respecting their child's desire to quit.
- ▪Research indicates that enjoyment and a sense of competency are crucial for children's persistence in sports.
- ▪Exposing children to a variety of activities can help them find what they truly enjoy.
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Open this photo in gallery:There are two factors that will decide a kid’s stick-to-itiveness, according to Mathieu Bélanger.matimix/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWhen my six-year-old daughter asked to sign up for soccer last spring, the decision felt like a no-brainer. I pictured myself relaxing on the sidelines, soaking up the sun and chatting with other parents while she burned off after-school energy, learned teamwork and – ideally – developed a lifelong love of sport.Instead, I spent every Tuesday night trying – and failing – to herd her away from the playground and toward the field.
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