When children have too much free time they can get involved in gang activity, fighting, drugs and can also risk heading down the wrong path. By having “The Ball is in your Court”, students can invest their spare time into something that is more beneficial to themselves and the community. “Parents must work to see that the neighborhood is a safe place for their children to play, learn, …show more content…
This program will not be solely focused on the health of the children but it will be a positive incorporation. With keeping children active, it will lessen their chance of being overweight, it will help them gain muscle, and acquire stronger bones. “One of the best ways to get kids to be more active is to limit the amount of time spent in sedentary activities, especially watching TV or other screens.” (Nemours) By giving students a free choice to play sports, it will reduce the amount of kids that sit around the house and do no physical