Competitive Youth Organized Sports

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Sports have always been a part of my life, whether I watch a game on TV or go outside and play catch with my son, I find them to be rather enjoyable. Thinking back on my childhood, I remember always having a good time playing various sports with my friends, but the most fun I’ve had had to be in fifth grade. It was a tradition at my elementary school, that a week before graduation all the fifth graders played a match of kickball against the teachers. Through all the sweating, screaming, cheering, strikes and outs, we ended up losing the game but we gained friendships and many memories to cherish forever. Although many parents argue that competitive youth organized sports can be harmful for growing children, they actually help promote a healthy …show more content…

According to the essay “Jock Culture” by Robert Lipsyte, “Sports is good. It is the best way to pleasure your body in public” (par. 5). I’ve heard many people say that after a good workout they feel stress free and more energetic. By allowing children to partake in competitive sports, we help reduce their risk of obesity which is one of the world’s leading epidemics. If that isn’t encuraging, parents should know that juvenile diabetes has a correlation with obesity. As parents we want the best for our children, so why not let them compete? It’s our job to insure that our children pick the right sport since we know what they can handle based on their readiness and abilities. Many people may argue that sports are exhausting because of all the practice and exercise they require, but you have to understand that as your stamina increases; your tiredness decreases, and playing a sport helps burn fat and develop muscle. So why not give it a try? We all know that experts recommend 30 minutes of exercise a day to stay fit, and competitive youth organized sports can be the place to start for our

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