Disadvantages of sport activities.

According to the National Center for Sports Safety, over 3 million children under the age of 14 incur some type of injury as a result of sports. These may occur as a result of practice or a competitive event. 
 

Participation in sports requires a significant time commitment from children. Practices, travel to and from competitions and the events themselves all take time away from children's daily activities. While exercise is important, these activities should not take away from sleep, meals or school.
 

Young athletes may feel undue pressure from parents, coaches or other players to compete in sports they are not interested in pursuing. Additionally, children may place excessive amounts of pressure on themselves to perform at a level they are not comfortable with. Participation in sports may then lead to a higher level of day-to-day stress that impacts other aspects of their lives such as sleep or school. Help a child through this by speaking to him about his self-expectations, as well as expectations from others, including yourself.