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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]7:53, I read your list and thought "wow, that's long!" and then realized that our list might be even longer and I have 1 kid.

We've tried a lot of things, and ended up with football, to my amazement, also a little rec soccer, and the school ski club.  Football's the right fit for him.  It plays to his strengths, and it's not so common in our neighborhood so he'll likely make the high school team, something that would not happen in basketball or soccer.

I think that when you think about the "risks" of sports you also need to think about the risks of not doing sports or not finding the right sport for your kid.  Football is a good example of this for my kid.  I was very hesitant, but the reality is that it's been great for him.  It's been a place for him to get exercise, get in shape, and make friends.  He's learned about teamwork and strategy.  He's become more confident and happy, and he's busy and not home playing video games or out by himself after school when I'm at work.  Do some kids get all of those things from soccer or swimming?  Yes, but my kid wasn't, because those weren't the right sports for him.  I should also note that there have been some minor injuries (sprained knee type level) on his football team, but there have also been 2 kids who have suffered significant concussions off the field.  I think that kind of kid who thrives on hitting people on the football field is also going to be the one trying tricks on their skateboard, or playing hard pick up basketball on the court.  I'm not sure they're less safe on the football field.

So, my thought is, try a bunch of sports.  Start with the ones that make the most sense, that are close and convenient and reasonably priced.  I think that swimming, soccer, martial arts, and dance can be great places to start.  But be aware that this is also about finding the perfect match for your kid, and that the benefits of finding that match are huge, but it might require stretching your comfort zone a little.  [/quote]
Many thanks for posting this. I appreciate the perspective. [/quote]

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