| What benefits do our children get out of | | | | that matter, these skills.What would you say to a |
| participating in organized sports? How about | | | | sport that teaches discipline, camaraderie, fair |
| physical development? What about learning | | | | play, respect and sportsmanship? Have you ever |
| teamwork, discipline and good sportsmanship?Little | | | | considered a martial arts program?Most cities |
| league sports can teach children all of these | | | | have martial arts programs for children that |
| things, but are they the best vehicle to teach | | | | provide the foundation for a life long pursuit of |
| these skills?How many times have you heard | | | | physical challenge and mental development.Children |
| another parent yelling and screaming negative and | | | | who participate in these programs learn the same |
| profane comments at a little league sports event? | | | | skills as children who play little league sports. |
| I have even seen parents of opposing teams get | | | | However, they are rarely subjected to the |
| into fights at a little league game!Does this teach | | | | negative behavior examples I used to see when |
| our children good sportsmanship?There is an | | | | my children were playing. |
| alternative that teaches children, and adults for | | | | |