Motivating Children to Take up Sports - Developmental Concerns Discussion Forum

Does your child play any sport? How has he gained from this? How do you encourage his involvement in sports? Khorana replied. I think children take after parents greatly. I love to play tennis and squash, and my little one, who I take often to the courts, has already begun fingering my heavy racquet. It is cute to see her try to lift that heavy thing. I am sure in some years she will as to train in these sports, with no prodding from my side. snigdha replied. Hey, the agewise breakup of children' s activities is excellent. Much appreciated. Love the site for these unique articles. momma of 4 replied. Sports are important and should be made an integral part of children' s lives. And it is upto us parents to do that. Yes, the discipline required here looks exacting at times, but early in life it is required, if you know what I mean. Samridhi replied. Why do children have to DO something all the time? Why do they have to study? Or play? Or learn music? Why cannot they just beâ€¦?

2007-09-22

Name: Khorana
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Kids follow their parents.

I think children take after parents greatly. I love to play tennis and squash, and my little one, who I take often to the courts, has already begun fingering my heavy racquet. It is cute to see her try to lift that heavy thing. I am sure in some years she will as to train in these sports, with no prodding from my side.

2007-09-22

Name: snigdha
Subject:

loved the article...

Hey, the agewise breakup of children' s activities is excellent. Much appreciated. Love the site for these unique articles.

2007-09-22

Name: momma of 4
Subject:

Sports are important

Sports are important and should be made an integral part of children' s lives. And it is upto us parents to do that. Yes, the discipline required here looks exacting at times, but early in life it is required, if you know what I mean.

2007-09-22

Name: Samridhi
Subject:

Why???

Why do children have to DO something all the time? Why do they have to study? Or play? Or learn music? Why cannot they just beâ€¦?

2007-09-24

Name: Dhwani
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Why not

The idea is not to force children into doing things. It is merely to allow them to experience a new situation and then decidde if they like it.

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