Standing up for yourself:
Learning how to assert yourself is one of the most difficult skills a child needs to learn. Some children are vulnerable, while aggressive or bullying children may need to learn that there are many ways of expressing your viewpoint more effectively. Children need to learn how to be assertive without being offensive and once again the framework of a team game provides a perfect environment. Adam McAllister from Champion Soccer says “Team sports such as football (soccer) or rugby can help build a child’s confidence and prepare them for later life. Some of my longest friendships are with those I met on the field.” It is easy for children to experiment with ways of standing up for themselves when they do it as part of a team. Team training is a perfect situation for them to learn the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness which is especially important for over confident children who run the risk of becoming domineering.
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