Radio Commentary
After-school sports can be the best
part of a student’s day. But they can also cause problems or become a source of
high levels of stress.
Clearly there are many benefits
involved with sports. Here are some of the many positives:
• Sports help students keep fit and
active.
• They can help develop self-esteem
through achievements on the field.
• They help students learn the
value of teamwork, one of the most valuable skills a young person can
develop.
Here are some of the possible
challenges for students who play sports:
• Some students believe if they are
good in sports, they don’t have to work hard in class. They become popular or
well regarded for their athletic abilities and feel that is good enough.
• Some students find sports highly
stressful if they cannot perform to their own expectations or those of their
family or teammates.
• And some students want to win at
any cost, no matter what. Let your child know that winning is not the only thing that matters.
Effort, team work, good
sportsmanship and improved skills should all be sources of pride as well. Those
are the real lessons to be learned
