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Some people say that playing sports helps to prepare children for their future work, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 Some people say that playing sports helps to prepare children for their future work, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Why do some feel that sports can help children prepare for their future work?

Why do some deny it?  

  • Important life skills - how to work hard, carry themselves, take care of their belongings

  • Learn about  Discipline and working within the norms 

  • teamwork / perform individually and also ability to pursue goals alone or in team  

  • Social skills 

  • Using their leisure time productively instead of interacting with technology and  following a sedentary lifestyle 

  • Physical and mental robustness 


Why do others deny this? 

  • It is just a leisure time activity for youngsters: an activity which only makes them create noise, exert on field, but as soon as they are off the field, they forget everything

  • Academic and other curricular activities have greater relevance in their development 



Many perceive that sporting activities train juveniles for a successful adult life, whereas others reject this notion. The following paragraphs shall critically analyze this matter and emanate a justified conclusion.


Participating in sporting domains such as football, hockey, cricket and badminton, to name a few, tutor youngsters to lead a disciplined life since they must follow a strict regimen, in terms of diet, exercise and practice, along with following the rules and norms of the game, inculcating a propensity of regulating their behavior and routine. To exemplify, a study conducted to assess the impact of integrating sports in school curriculum on individuals across the world found that taking part in these endeavors in formative years influenced the conduct of individuals positively/ favorably that reflected in their interaction with surroundings while driving, waiting in queues, and so on.  


Similarly, partaking in these undertakings can foster a never say die attitude in growing minds and teach them never to surrender in the face of adversities, and instead strive to find ways to surmount challenges, and attain success. The key takeaway of doing individual, or team, sports gaining access to the knowledge of making strategies to win.


Nevertheless, those skeptical of these activities profess that it is hard for tender minds to absorb anything by running around and getting themselves dirty in the playing grounds since they are too naive to comprehend anything that is delivered without formal instructions, which can only be done by clear academic teaching. Nonetheless, this view lacks substance; growing curious minds can grasp even the subtle hints about various things and subjects.  


In hindsight, undeniably sports, in various manifestations/forms, equip young individuals with tremendously crucial traits that help them lead a life as law abiding citizens who never let defeats(debacles/setbacks) overwhelm them.   


Intro 1

There is a fierce debate over the usefulness of sporting activities for juveniles as some suggest that these train young minds for a successful adult life, whereas others think differently. This essay intends to analyze this matter critically before emanating a justified conclusion. 


Intro 2

Do sporting activities train juveniles for a successful adult life, or not, has ensued (triggered) a fierce debate as some support this notion, whereas others dissent with it. 


Intro 3  




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