Reaction Essay: The Importance Of Youth Sports

The article that I chose to do my reaction paper on centers around the children and sport psychology chapter which is 22 in the book. The ideas that struck me from the article was hearing things from a parents points of view. The parents in this article gave their opinions on whether or not being involved in sports is a benefit or a hindrance to the social development of a child. People often talk about youth sports and how some groups feel that youth sports helps develop self-confidence, the ability to work with others and builds character. While others see youth sports as a negative because they feel as if children develop aggressive behavior because of the mindset that is created from being a part of a competitive atmosphere. Their fear is that over time this will give people the mindset to dominate on and off of the field. There are many different scenarios that people consider such as if a child does not make the team it could affect them long term. These children are high risk for depression and in the future this may make it harder for

I felt that the content was very interesting and that it made many valid points on the issue of youth sports in America today. I believe that the information presented in this article did job by making us more aware of the benefits of youth sports. If someone who had a very unclear understanding of youth sports and its purpose this article would better inform them and I feel that they would change their outlooks on youth sports. I honestly do not know where I would be if I did not have sports as a child. I believe that the material presented in the article is supported and well put together. It shows us the common negative comments that people have about sports, while giving us the benefits at the same time. I believe in this specific chapter and the article the good obviously outweighs the