Some parents believe that having their child participate in a competitive sport might be too risky. I can agree that nobody would want their child to have broken bones, serious head and and body injuries, cuts, or bruises. Nobody would wants their child to begin to drop out, be failing in school, or even being bullied by other …show more content…
Kirk Mango uses a lot of great examples of how competitive sports for kids can improve your mental skills. He says that teenagers are focusing more on sports, and less on being in a gang, or getting in trouble in class. Kirk Mango also says that kids are also making goals, and looking forward to upcoming games or even practice. "Mindset for Success: This particular attribute encompasses a host of different concepts. As a competitive athlete one will need to 1, develop good time management skills, 2, create strategies for improving their skill set, 3, build a strong sense of focus and concentration, 4, develop internal skills for handling pressure, 5, learn how to take calculated risks, and when not to, 6, and take responsibility for one's success or failure." Says Kirk Mango. At my school, our teachers are telling kids to be on their best behavior, or else they will tell their coaches to not let them play in an upcoming