Do your children make good decisions? Do they communicate effectively? Do they work well with others? Are they self-aware?

If your children have room to grow in any of these areas, then encourage them to participate in high school sports and activities. Research shows children who participate in sports learn a wide range of life skills that benefit them physically, socially, emotionally and mentally.

Urge your children to participate in sports and other activities programs when they go to high school. In addition to developing as young men and women, they’ll also develop as decision-makers, communicators, teammates and individuals.