Team Players

I found this parenting advice column. Some of his advice is definitely too conservative for me, but some is right on. I love this column:

Parenting Today's Teens

Team sports are not the only way to teach a child teamwork and discipline.

Athletics can be a good physical outlet for a teenager, but outside of the very small percentage of kids who go on to make it a career, the benefits of organized sports can be short-lived. Parents shouldn’t allow it to replace other “team” activities that may do more to prepare their teenager for adulthood. This includes having meaningful responsibilities at home, working in a part-time job, volunteering, and spending quality time with the family.

Being a team player in all walks of life, including at work and at home, is often more important for their maturity than focusing all of their time on a sports team.