Choosing a Sport for Your Kid

 

ü  Personal interest

You must consider the personal interest of your child before you choose a sport for him/her. Some of the greatest motivators that will guide you well are enthusiasm and curiosity. Just get to know what your child likes and encourage him/her in that line of sports.

ü  Temperament

Do you know the social nature of your child? Well, this might be important in deciding the kind of sports he/she will engage in. For example, he/she might engage in football if he/she has great interpersonal skills.  If your child has more focus on individual goals, you can consider sports such as tennis, swimming, or athletics.

ü  Physical traits

Of course, the physical traits will determine the kind of sport your child will play.

ü  Your child’s schedule

You need to consider the schedule of your child in relation to the sports options available. For example, if he/she has more free time, you can consider sports that need more training hours.

If you keep these things in mind, you will have an easy time choosing the right sport for your child.

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James - Nov 15, 2019, 11:32 AM - Add Reply

Nigerians parents don't care about that

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Alao kehinde Michael - Nov 17, 2019, 4:01 AM - Add Reply

Nigeria schools don't support sports

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