How hard should you push your child in sports?
There are significant benefits of playing a sport for kids. Firstly, it’s fun! It’s also a chance to learn new skills and keep fit at the same time. And studies show that children who engage in sport are less likely to perform poorly in school, to become obese, and to turn to drugs and alcohol. But while you may know all that, it can be hard to get your children to understand, and you might experience them being less enthusiastic or motivated than you want them to be. So, what should you do? Should you push them? And how pushy is too pushy? If you want some guidance, we’ve broken it down for you into three key categories: Supporting, Positive Pushing, and Negative Pushing. Take a look… Supporting: Getting...