When we dream of our children’s futures we imagine them growing up to be well rounded, respectful, dedicated, independent and most of all happy adults. And though there are many different things we can do to improve the chances of a successful adulthood probably at the forefront of that is to have them have a positive childhood. This is so that they can start getting the basics of the important attributes of personality that will continue to grow as they do.

How? It may seem old fashioned but team sports. Team sports not only allow the chances of friendships which greatly can effect long term happiness, but they also allow children to learn from mistakes, develop a sense of respect for authority, and a sense of team pride/ team responsibility. Already we have the building blocks of a happy future for just an afternoon a week.

Of course there are many other benefits as well, such as adding a dose of exercise to the child’s routine. This aids in fighting childhood obesity and giving them the chance to be fit and at a healthy weight later on in life. All of these benefits and many more can make our dreams a reality.