Domestic Violence In Sports

Drugs. Cheating. Domestic Violence. These are the words that are often associated with sports. The news and other media outlets as well as professional athletes have given sports a bad name. When in reality sports have a positive impact on children. Sports impact children in a positive way because it teaches them important character traits, teaches them how to be socially active, and encourages education.
Sports are physically demanding. Children practice, train, and compete weekly. Through this constant work, they learn how to be hard working, which is an important trait to learn. Being a hard worker is a trait that is forged through sweat and hours of work. They learn that it is not about natural ability. It’s not about being the biggest,
You know I got it, all I'm askin is for a little respect, when you get home (just a little bit)." - Arthena Franklin. Respect is what we all want. The older generations of people often complain about how "kids now a days have no respect." Sports are a simple yet sure fire way to help children develop respect. They develop respect not only for their elders. Since they are in constant contact with a coach or an instructor they learn how to distinguish between an adult and an other child. This respect that they give to their elders leads to respect for themselves. “Sport provides an opportunity for children to safely navigate and negotiate between right and wrong as they learn to interact with peers and adults” (Psychological). Children (male and female) who play sports are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables and less likely to do drugs. (Result) Kids who play sports are also less likely to commit suicide
(Morris) Sports are a great way to promote education. It gives children a reason to pursue education. Sports help children build character traits and skills that will help them achieve more in school such as confidence. Children are more likely to attend school when they are involved in sports. Children are students first and athletes second. I heard this often during my years of playing sports. Coaches understand that sports are there not to create “super stars” but to create future woman and men who will grow up and be successful leaders of the world. Coaches and parents use sports as tool to promote education and to ensure children will be successful in school. Sports are an effective way to bring and encourage children to go to