The Influence Of Sports In Sports

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding, yet difficult jobs in the world. We want our children to grow up to be well-rounded adults and to succeed in everything they do. As role models, we give direction to our children, motivate and inspire them to reach a goal, and encourage them to do the right thing. We are molding them to be the next generation of successful leaders. We want to teach them life lessons, be high performers, and most of all, we want them to be happy. Parents want school and sports to be positive experiences in their children’s life, however, what if a parent’s leadership creates a negative experience? What if parents push their children too hard? What if parents create such negativity regarding sports, that it results in emotional, physical, and even health related problems?

One factor that may lead to these issues is that parents are starting their children in sports at a younger age than ever before. Some participate in year-round

When children are forced to play sports, but lack the ability to perform as expected, they experience humiliation and embarrassment. This can cause a child to suffer from stress, anxiety, or depression. This creates a low self-esteem and feelings that they are not as worthy as their teammates. Once a sport is no longer fun, they could end up resenting the parent for pushing them to continue. Some children begin to fake an illness to avoid participating. They may also get headaches, stomachaches or develop fatigue (Braff, 2014). You may notice their grades start to drop in school or they develop issues concentrating. Sleeping and eating patterns could be affected or they become withdrawn from family and friends. They may complain that the sport is too hard for them or act inappropriately during games and practice (Mooney, 2014). When these signs become apparent, it may be time to reevaluate if the child should continue with a