Many people often ask me, “When should I start my child in organized sports?” The best answer is not until eight years old. It is not until kids reach about eight that they can understand things like winning and losing, and the complexities of the rules of a game. ‘Having fun’ is the main reason a child should play a sport until they reach high school; then the main purpose can shift toward ‘winning.’ Listen to this podcast and hear more about youth sports, what to do if your child cries on the field, what to do if they are enjoying playing before age eight, and more! This podcast sends an important message to our culture – a culture that believes (erroneously) that early structure is better for children in all areas.

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