As a parent, there is nothing better than seeing your kid smile as they play sport, exercising their ability to excel in something they love doing. And there no prouder moment that standing on the sideline or shouting on the bleachers as you see them represent their school or club, playing in front of a cheering crowd. Sport is incredible, and the joy they get from it is just one of the benefits.
When your kid loves a sport, they learn vital life skills as well as the most vital, happiness. They learn the importance of discipline, of teamwork and cooperation, they learn about motivation, commitment, how to win gracefully and lose with dignity, and the importance of exercise and well-being - and all of these will help them succeed throughout life. This is part of the reason why so many children are introduced to sports from the moment they can walk (or crawl) before they can even read.