Sports are not for everyone, but for those who do like to participate them, I think they have a lot of benefits. Youth participation in sports help to teach many useful life skills. Kids will learn to value commitment and accountabilty because they will be a part of a team that rely on one another. Participation in sports helps to teach good sportsmanship early on. Kids will learn that you can't always win and that is okay, but if you want to win you will have to continue to practice and not give up. Being a part of a team at an early age helps with social skills. Sports are a great way to make friends and socialize with people who have similar interests. Being a student athlete is hard but it has a lot of benefits. Student athletes learn how to manage their time better because of busy schedules and there is a motivation to maintain your grades so one is eligible for participation. Students who play sports in high school can benefit from scholarships for college. I feel that the idea that sports promote male violence is incorrect. There are too many other factors that play a role in male violence to say that it is solely because of their involvement in sports. There are so many important life lessons and skills that can be taught through sports.

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