When kids get to the age where they are exposed to sports, they will find one they love and stick with it. No matter what the age, sports are an excellent way for kids to learn to work well with others, be disciplined, and have fun! The younger they start out, the better because you know this means they'll make exercise a priority in their lives.
We asked some kids why they LOVE sports! Find out what they said, in their own words!
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With a full range of sports to choose from it's no surprise that every child you ask has different interests. Besides having mami and papi be their personal cheerleader, sometimes kids can even influence their own parents just by participating in sports. The plus side is, it can also lead to more family bonding time!
Check out what some of our favorite kids had to say about their love for sports and perhaps it can encourage your children too!
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Matias
"I don’t like to do sports too much, but I love to feel stronger and knowing that I can stand up to bullies." –Matias, 10
Is into: Karate
Lucas
"I love my muscles! And I love to meet new people and hang out with my friends." –Lucas, 7
Plays: football
Renée
"Having competed nationally in gymnastics as a child and now in dance has helped me learn about discipline and the importance of setting goals both of which have helped me in school. It's been hard work all along, but also lots of fun making friends for life too!" –Renée, 17
Is into: Dancing and gymnastics
Jared
"Sports have taught me that life isn't only about winning. They've shown me that life sometimes is about having fun and sometimes it's about working hard. Although I have to admit that being good at sports has made it all pretty easy and fun for me!" –Jared, 11
Plays: basketball, football, and baseball
Gabriel
"I like that you have to work hard, but you can have fun too!" -Gabriel, 8
Is into: Karate, soccer, football, swimming, and baseball.
Andrew
“I love playing sports because I’m really good at it! When I play I feel really confident, like I know I’m going to win. I also really like the exercise because I notice that my body is getting stronger–and I’m getting taller!” –Andrew, 12
Plays: Basketball and football
Samuel
"I like boxing because I like fighting!"– Samuel, 4
Is into: Boxing, karate, and swimming
