How do sports affect children？

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Your professor is teaching a class on childhood development. Write a post responding to the professor`s question. In your response, you should:
• express and support your personal opinion
• make a contribution to the discussion in your own words
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Dr. Gupta

For this week's discussion, let's think about how physical activity affects
childhood development. Some parents stress the importance of organized sports, and many young children spend a considerable amount of their time focused on athletics. While organized sports can be beneficial, some people caution that too much emphasis on sports can also be a problem. Before our next class please use the discussion board to share your thoughts about how sports affect children.

Paul

One benefit is that kids who play team sports spend less of their time using screens. Young children who don't play sports are more likely to spend their time watching television or using computers. Unfortunately, young children who use screens for two or more hours a day are at greater risk for behavioral problems. Clearly, kids should be physically active.

Claire

We should balance athletics with other important skills. For example, focusing excessively on organized sports might lead some students to ignore education. While a career as a professional athlete might be lucrative, fewer than 2% of university athletes and far fewer high school athletes make it to a professional team. It would be better to balance physical activity with academics.

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I strongly believe in the importance of physical activity for children, a viewpoint that aligns with Paul's assertion that such participation can help reduce the risk of behavioral issues. Furthermore, I argue that physical activity significantly contributes to a child's emotional well-being. Engaging in physical activities offers children the chance to set and achieve personal goals, thereby enhancing their self-esteem and confidence. Additionally, regular physical exercise aids in developing resilience and coping strategies, equipping children to better manage challenges and maintain emotional balance.

While Claire pointed out the potential for an excessive focus on organized sports to detract from educational pursuits, she overlooked the fact that sports can impart crucial life skills like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. These skills are not only beneficial in an academic setting but also valuable in professional environments, suggesting that an emphasis on sports can indirectly foster comprehensive personal growth.

In conclusion, the active involvement of children in physical activities is of paramount importance.
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