Children And Sports

KYW Medical Report Sponsored By Independence Blue Cross

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It is getting colder but there is still lots of outdoor activity with organized sports for our kids and the indoor sports are heating up as well.  

Notice that I use the word "organized".  Unlike generations in the past, many kids are playing games. This can be a great thing but if you are not careful it can lead to problems.

With parents more involved in guiding their kids, there's a temptation for parents to get over-involved and provide pressure.  That's one of the things that's important when it comes to kids and sports.  They now recognize there is pressure and you have to do what you can to try and reduce that.  They're going to try to please you so you have to make sure that you allow them to have fun, to play their game.  It is their game just like you had your time.  Don't take it away.