Kids who play regular organised sport also begin to 'organise' their lives better. To them time management comes naturally...for they know that even a minute lost frivilously will harm their cause no end. Gradually, they begin to realise the value of genuine focused effort, for they experience how a match played with great intensity gives them a real 'high.' This is very much like doing math or science with great focus.
Parents must be encouraged to understand that regular and daily sport helps the growing mind & body develop optimally. Exam time should not prevent their child from playing...we need to pass the message that life's challenges must not prevent us from doing good stuff.
A child who plays regular organised sport enjoys to experiment with truth in life too. Attempting to do a math question differently is just like attempting to hit a shot in squash in ones own unique style. Perfection and mastery in both lead to similar results - a correct answer in math and a good shot in squash. Regular and disciplined math & squash practice are so very much alike. Both demand focus, concentration, discipline and a great regard for ones master - the teacher or the coach.
Life Skills learnt through sport are lifelong. These are never forgotton. Inculcation of a sportsman spirit - being humble in victory and optimistic in defeat serve us forever. Even as we grow old the passion to keep playing keeps us fit and healthy...as also mentally alert and young.
So, to parents I say......keep your kid on her toes....and see how she loves to study as well!!
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