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[quote=Anonymous]In our case, it's not at the expense of academics but we probably give it equal weight. They're kids (not mini-adults) and they should have fun. Then there's the fact that physical activity actually enhances academic performance. Behavior and focus deteriorate when they're sedentary. They sit in school for 7 hours a day so it's important they get up and moving. My kids are good students, but no matter how hard my kids work in school (and they work super hard), they are unlikely to ever be the top academically and we aren't expecting them to go to the Ivies. Yet on the field, they stand out. Not enough for a college scholarship but enough that they receive praise from their friends and coaches. They never receive praise in school for anything no matter how hard they work. Every child should have a chance to feel good about themselves. [/quote]
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