There has been many debates on how child athletes are being harmed by playing competitive sports. Yet, there have been others stating how sports can help young children. In a few articles, I found facts against child athletes, saying how it pushes them to the brink and works them too hard causing bone damage and other negative effects later in life. Also, saying how it hides other talents of the kids that can help them succeed. But on the other hand, it is said that sports can help children develop early skills, work on their relationship skills, develop positive attitudes, become physically fit and most important, to have fun. To compare the pros and cons, I'll state a couple of facts and statistics. For the pros, children can learn from playing sports. They learn how to accept winning and losing and that you have to work hard to achieve what you want. It doesn't come easy. There is a lot of hard work and dedication that needs to be put in. Kids become stronger and more physically fit because of sports. It gets them ready for life because not everything that you want can happen "just like that". Some things require you to try your hardest because some aspects of life including competing to be the best. In my opinion, I think that kids should be athletes because it gets them more fit for future life. Being an athlete myself I am against kids not being athletes because I have only gotten hurt a couple times in my 12 years of playing numerous sports. They kept me in shape and taught me about competition. Also, how to accept winning and losing in life.
Bibliography:
Deborah Mitchell. "Playing Sports Can Harm Children." At Issue: Child Athletes. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 5 June 2009
Robin Gerber. "Playing Sports Can Obscure Other Talents." At Issue: Child Athletes. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 5 June 2009
Jordan D. Metzl and Carol Shookhoff. "Playing Sports Benefits Children." At Issue: Child Athletes. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 5 June 2009
Bibliography:
Deborah Mitchell. "Playing Sports Can Harm Children." At Issue: Child Athletes. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 5 June 2009
Robin Gerber. "Playing Sports Can Obscure Other Talents." At Issue: Child Athletes. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 5 June 2009
Jordan D. Metzl and Carol Shookhoff. "Playing Sports Benefits Children." At Issue: Child Athletes. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 5 June 2009
Good start. I like your bibliography citations.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a really good blog. I believe that children in sports can help a child learn many aspects of life such as teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership. Like Adam said sports are going to happen it is the nature of the game; Get over it!
ReplyDeleteGood topic. I believe children participating in sports is very very important to their devolepment. They should never be taken away. The regulations you mention are all accurate and they should stand the test of time for sure. I think the way U.S. handles sports for children recreation and in schools is near perfect.
ReplyDeleteI believe that children getting active in sports will help create a better atmosphere for them. To be taken away will cause more problems because children can miss out on friendships and fun times. Playing sports is fun and no child should miss out on this experience. If schools take them away then they obviously do not care about children's bonding time with eachother.
ReplyDeleteI think that sports teach kids how to be responsible. sports is also a way for people to express themselves...great topic
ReplyDeleteGreat topic I think that this is preaparing kids for the future. To take them away will only hurt them more. They can be making new friends and maybe they will go somewere in life with that sport
ReplyDeleteI also believe what Nick said... I believe the U.S. has handeled the situation really well.
ReplyDeleteYeah, i agree with everyone else. Sports are good for kids. ^_^
ReplyDeleteSports are great for kids health. They also improve their endurance and confidence. ^-^
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