Sometimes, when it comes to sports, parents force their kids to play. Sometimes the kids beg their parents to let them play, only to realize later it was a big mistake. So is it okay for parents to let their kids quit sports, whether they chose to play or not? In my opinion, if the child has tried the sport out for at least a week, isn’t feeling it, and wants to quit, then they should be able to, especially if they are being made to play the sport.
No child should be made to do sports, even if it’s something that runs in the family, like cousins, uncles and aunts, grandparents; if the child doesn’t want to play, then they shouldn’t be forced to. They could be getting bullied; they could be just not very good at it; there could be multiple reasons for wanting to quit. If they chose to join the sport but later found out it’s not as fun as they thought, they still should also be able to quit because sports can be a trial-and-error process, and you try different ones till you find the one that works.
I’ve tried different sports out in P.E because I never was a competitive person; I never played against other people. I liked playing kickball but was only good at kicking. I also enjoyed volleyball, but I was only good at serving the ball. I was never encouraged to play any sports as a child because I am asthmatic and was very small for my age as a child. Kids should always be encouraged to be a team player and learn to play with others, but if they do not like a sport, they shouldn’t be forced to play it. That’s like making someone play an instrument they don’t like.
I am all for kids playing sports; what I am against is being forced to play when they don’t want to or show interest in other things such as science or art. Some parents are against anything other than sports because they hope their child will get scholarships, but forcing them is not helping them. It’ll only make them hate it more or rebel. Let’s take the pressure off and let them decide!
