Are Sports a Necessity?
Not all families are “sporty” families and not all children play sports. However, with the growth and development of youth sports for younger and younger kids, and the evolving competition levels for youth sports—it can seem that being involved in sports has taken center stage in terms of what “normal” family activities are. Just consider the term “soccer mom” and all the references to youth sports in popular culture. But, does a child HAVE to play sports to develop normally and should parents be concerned if a child is not interested or involved in sports during childhood? Really, the most … Continue reading