In fact, a study carried out by the Youth Sport Institute at Michigan State University found that it was the pressure of competition that lead many youngsters to quit sports. The athletes weren t having fun anymore, they were not getting to play, there was too much pressure and they were being yelled at by coaches and parents. For all of these reasons, Little League should not be such a competitive sport. What to expect from ten to eleven year olds Children learn important social skills during this time of their lives. Children at this age are very concerned about what friends and family around them are doing.
Children quickly learn from older siblings in their family or from friends that they look up to.
Likewise, children are also motivated to help those below them and learn from helping them. Children are also very sensitive to what others think of them. Children are very well aware of their status among their peers. They are also very vulnerable to the opinions of their peers, parents and coaches. These children need positive feedback and encouragement as they evaluate their abilities.