She was a fairly shy child and it has given her more confidence and allowed her to participate in a lot of different things. Our family has given a lot to the girls sports program, but it has also given a lot back to our family. Also, sports teach girls how to deal with confrontation, not only because of the game, but what they have to go through in order to participate in their sport. The downside to getting and being in shape for their sport is the injuries that they have to endure because they are pushed much harder now. I don't think girl's programs are quite equal yet though.
Girls have more competition for crowds because of the nights and times they're scheduled to play.
A lot of people can't make it to the early game times during the week, whereas the boys games are usually scheduled for later in the evening on the weekends. I'm pleased now that young girls are being recognized for their talent. I think sports help instill a drive to excel, teach socialization skills and discipline them in the classroom. My concern is that they push women's bodies further then they were intended to be pushed. This can have a negative effect on a female's body.