It's called the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. But win or lose, experts say, it's far more important for Melissa and her teammates to take away from sports some lessons about self-esteem, motivation, discipline and getting along with others. Experts say that if the child has a genuine interest in playing a sport, and as a parent can encourage that interest, then it's a great method for teaching kids how to cooperate, and how to be generous in winning and generous in losing. Parents, come to terms with your own attitudes about winning and losing. If you project the attitude that winning is everything, the children will pick it up.
Parents can use sports to teach lessons about life.
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