We are surrounded by competition, from the moment we are born to the moment we die. Is very evident that our life is a competition; we have to compete in grade school with other students to get into a good college, we have to compete to find a job, we have to compete with coworkers to get a raise. If we do not know how to compete we will be left behind. Therefore, is crucial that kids learn how to compete at an early age. The best way to do this is by encouraging them to play sports. Not only they learn how to compete but they also learn a lot of other necessary life skills. Yet, there is some that say that competition at an early age is not beneficial. For example, Jessica Statsky in her essay “Children Need to Play, Not Compete,” she argues that playing sports
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However, people like Jessica Statsky say that sport negatively affect a kids physical develop. Yet, kids that play sports are more fit and in shape lowering their risk of obesity and giving them a bust of self-esteem specially in girl player. According to Athnet, girls normally suffer more from self-esteem issues due to the pressure society puts a upon them. However, by playing sports from a young age this body issue lowers its rate. Moreover, they learn simple motor skills that are important for the body's development and growth. And most importantly kids that participate in physical activities are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes develops due to lack of physical activity. Sports not only have immediate benefits but also they acquire lifelong health. Athne also says children are less likely to be overweight as adults and exercising becomes a habit for them so they are most likely to exercise as an adult. There has no been proven that playing sports affects in any way the physical develop of a kid, instead it strength them because they are using their muscles so they become
However, people like Jessica Statsky say that sport negatively affect a kids physical develop. Yet, kids that play sports are more fit and in shape lowering their risk of obesity and giving them a bust of self-esteem specially in girl player. According to Athnet, girls normally suffer more from self-esteem issues due to the pressure society puts a upon them. However, by playing sports from a young age this body issue lowers its rate. Moreover, they learn simple motor skills that are important for the body's development and growth. And most importantly kids that participate in physical activities are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes develops due to lack of physical activity. Sports not only have immediate benefits but also they acquire lifelong health. Athne also says children are less likely to be overweight as adults and exercising becomes a habit for them so they are most likely to exercise as an adult. There has no been proven that playing sports affects in any way the physical develop of a kid, instead it strength them because they are using their muscles so they become