The child has always been and will always be in the center of attention in the family and society. Today when people are faced with many problems, with lack of time, even for its own child, it is important to find a way to get a child interested in something that would be useful for him. A basic for proper growth and development of the child is game.
Kids need free, playful game, which is focused in order to develop the child, and above all to develop his motor skills necessary for life and growth. Play and sport are two inseparable components of child development. Through play children learn variety of skills necessary for future life. In addition, they manifest their creative abilities. With sport the child enables faster development of motor skills, and at the same time it’s developing its mindset.
Various methods of work, through a variety of sport game, children learn new motor skills, and express its sympathy for a particular branch of sport. Children between 5-7 years show the best learning abilities and understanding of different games. They are also mentally and physically matured for the enhancement of large motor skills such as power, speed, coordination, flexibility, balance and precision.
Special role in the realization of the entire work program have parents. They represent link between the coach and children. Parents need to be around children, to cheer for them and to convince them that what they are doing is good. Also they must have realistic expectations for their children. In sport you can’t always win. So, parents must help their child handle disappointments and losing.
Beside physical activity sports participation can help children develop social skills that will benefit them throughout their entire life. Playing sports children learn to interact not only with other children their age, but also with older individuals such as their coaches. They also learn leadership skills, team-building skills and communication skills that will help them in school or career.
Young boys use sports and games to measure themselves against their friends. Children who are good at sports are more easily accepted by children of their age. These children are also more likely to be team leaders and they usually have better social skills.
We know that overweight and obesity is happening worldwide. Overweight people are more likely to have health problems. Helping your children to develop good eating habits and enjoyment from sport may help them to avoid health problems.
Some children experience ad much stress, anxiety, and depression as adults to. The best way to relieve stress is exercise. A fit child is more likely to be well-rested and mentally sharp. Sport can also improve a child’s skills at reading, memorization and arithmetic.
So, Dear parents, turn the TV off, hide all gadgets in the house and get out playing with your children!
