Parenting And Sports: Why Parents Should Support Their Sports-Loving Children

Youngsters mostly love sports mainly because it induces a sense of liberation in them as they can freely run and jump. Playing soccer, tennis and basketball, among various types of sports, can be enthralling for children and at times, for parents too.

Some of the children could even become professional players and have the potential to do so. However, not all of them get the support they needed from their parents, which could help them excel in their chosen fields.

New York Times shares a story of such a boy who once had been very keen on playing Lacrosse. The boy named John Buckle had a tough life and was also raised by a single mother. The family was consumed by so many problems and as a result, the mother never got time to understand his son's affinity for sports.

John Buckle, now after 39 years is a father to two daughters and a huge supporter of their extracurricular activities and sports they love to play. According to John, the childhood he had was different as his mother was always working for the family but since he knew how it feels when no one understands your devotion and love towards a sport.

Therefore, John never missed out any occasion to cheer his daughters. He always supports them and his daughters acknowledge him and are grateful for his efforts over  their choices, making their dad happier.

The moral of the story — it is important to understand that one sad childhood doesn't always mean it will make you a bad parent. Sometimes raising a child is hard for parents due to monetary or some other issues but to dwell on that pain is a useless act.

Nonetheless, Dothaneagle shares news about a program for children development in sports in which parents can equally contribute. The program raise awareness about the sports among parents and they help in teaching, assisting and even playing.