Mandatory Participation in a Sport
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Disagree
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Yes, if you are referring to someone in school or under 18. by forcing a child into a sport you are keeping them active, and healthier. Personally i wish participation in a sprt was manditory when i was in school. I always wanted to be on a team but never had the confidence that I would make it, however if it was manditory i wouldnt have had a choice.There are also the kids who try out for teams and dont make the team. By making it manditory this wouldnt happen.
In todays society kids are constantly staying home and playing video games and talking on the phone, comp etc. when 5-10 years ago you would find them at the park playing sports and staying physically active. Its no wonder obesity is such a big problem today. Lastly Manditory participation in sports in not going to hurt anybody, its just for there well being. Just like Mandatory participation in science and a second laguage, or any subject. There needs to be a balance. Side: Agree
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No. Most of the benefits of sports (physical exercise, team work, competition, etc) can be gained through other activities. The only other benefit of sport is to gain skills in that sport (kicking a soccer ball well for example) which has little or no value for you later in life unless your going to be a professional athlete. Lets be honest, 99% of kids playing sports will never become professional athletes even if they wanted to. Side: Disagree
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