My husband and I were both college athletes. When we had two boys, I think people naturally assumed we’d push the sports route hard. After all, I was a four-year starter on my college soccer team, while my husband played football for an Ivy League college.
But we’ve actually taken the opposite approach, and in addition to the expected soccer, baseball, and flag football dalliances, many of my kids’ activities are non-sports-related. Think piano, musical theater, and Cub Scouts. Our kids are 6 and 8, and we’re not pushing sports on them right now. Here’s why.
We want them to be well-rounded
Kids around us are engaging in competitive sports…
