Team sports certainly offer benefits not as easily obtained via individual activities, as players learn how to communicate and work with others, and there?s the potential to develop leadership abilities. Team sports also help kids develop their social identity. Our sense of worth is developed through what we achieve and a sense of belonging.

　　Individual sports offer unique advantages, too, like developing a child’s sense of independence. “Here, you don’t depend upon teammates，” says Cohn.“You take full responsibility, whether you do well or perform poorly.” Many of Cohns young clients complain about pressure from teammates or coaches to make zero mistakes or carry more of the team than they may want to; these kids may enjoy a solo sport like tennis or gymnastics.

　　Individual activities keep kids away from comparing themselves to the best players on the team, a habit that does little to help confidence levels. Instead, it encourages them to compare their skills to their own past performances. With individual sports like swimming or track, it?s easier for the child to participate on his own, at his leisure (闲暇), without having to round up a bunch of like­minded peers.

　　Above all, while some children enjoy the excitement of competition, others are more likely to benefit from the freedom of individual sports, and finding the right balance can be necessary for children’s enjoyment. What parents think is encouragement, children often consider as pressure. So try to understand what they want from sports.

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