A child learns how to pace one's self. Fast climbing often means an overly tired body. The child will be climbing with people of all ages. They learn how to get along with people of different sex, age, and race. There are no races at Tree Climbers International.
Most sports are competitive.
Tree climbing is different. Tree climbing is an activity for enjoyment. A climber might find a bottle of soap and water for bubble blowing at the top of a climb or maybe even a bell to ring to let everybody know they have arrived. But no one is racing to get there. There are enough races in everyday life.