The last post addressed the importance of understanding 'whys.' So the next logical 'why' is to answer: Why play sports? That question opens a 'can of worms' because there are in truth several other questions that need to be answered before the 'why play' can really be determined.
We know that exercise is important for teenagers and sport is an ideal outlet for all that energy. It doesn't matter why teenagers are attracted to sport. In fact, for many of them it is seen as an opportunity to become popular and more attractive. As parents we shouldn't knock that reason! Regardless of...