What are the best/worst sports to encourage kids to pursue, and why?
There are many sports/activities available to pursue as kids grow up, and I'm curious what people think are the best ones to encourage kids to try. Obviously they will at some point pick for themselves, but before that point, it's basically up to the parents to guide them. What sports did you play and enjoy? What sports do you think are most beneficial? Is there any sport you would absolutely forbid?
My daughter is probably going to be a gymnast, since her mom is a coach, at least until she is old enough to decide for herself. I would love for her to get into a self defense discipline, but would absolutely forbid boxing. I'm actually not a huge fan of ballet and gymnastics, as it leaves girls pretty beat up when it spits them out the other side, with lifelong joint problems, but I don't really know of any sport that doesn't, when pursued at the highest levels.
Even if you don't have kids, feel free to contribute!
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Last edited by telekinetic; 11-24-2009 at 09:25 AM..
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