As the parent of a third-grader, you are growing concerned about your daughter's level of fitness and are considering putting her into an organized sports program. If your daughter is a typical American child, why would your concern over lack of fitness likely be warranted? Also, what are the pros and cons of placing a child into organized sports?
What will be an ideal response?
Fewer than half the children in the U.S. meet standards for fitness on a full battery of tests. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions among American children and adolescents. When children play sports, they get exercise and improve their motor skills. Sports can improve participants' self-esteem, initiative, and social skills. However, several studies have linked adolescents' participation in sports to delinquent and antisocial behavior.
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