Comments on: Sports in the family http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/ Parenting, Health, Wellness & Family Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:36:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: AnitoKid http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-75723 AnitoKid Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:06:36 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-75723 When I buy billiards equipment and accessories, I always buy in 3s, i.e., one for myself, and the other two in reserve for my twin sons (just in case they get to like the sport that I have learned to love). But guess what? it was my eldest daughter who shows interest in the sport. She accompanies me in matches, tournaments, and practice sessions. And has shown a keen interest for the sport. This got me thinking, this sport is dominated by guys. Yes, there are women players - very good ones too! But still, most of the players who play in Puyat are male. Thus, I thought to myself that i might as well teach my closeness rather than others do it. And warn her of the dark side of the sport, too. Teach her I did, under one condition - that studies remain her priority. And guess what? She is Class President, President of her school's student body council, and a scholar! She is also a pingpong champion and first-runner in badminton! Beauty and brains - people that with regards to my closeness. A good friend of mine once remarked how sports can be used as a tool for the kids to stay away from drugs. I think my friend is right. Proof is his son, which is also a good friend of mine. Though I have to admit, sports is more than a channel to keep children away drugs. Sports has allowed me and my kids to share a special closeness that words cannot even describe. And i kid you not! When I buy billiards equipment and accessories, I always buy in 3s, i.e., one for myself, and the other two in reserve for my twin sons (just in case they get to like the sport that I have learned to love). But guess what? it was my eldest daughter who shows interest in the sport. She accompanies me in matches, tournaments, and practice sessions. And has shown a keen interest for the sport.

This got me thinking, this sport is dominated by guys. Yes, there are women players - very good ones too! But still, most of the players who play in Puyat are male. Thus, I thought to myself that i might as well teach my closeness rather than others do it. And warn her of the dark side of the sport, too. Teach her I did, under one condition - that studies remain her priority. And guess what? She is Class President, President of her school’s student body council, and a scholar! She is also a pingpong champion and first-runner in badminton! Beauty and brains - people that with regards to my closeness.

A good friend of mine once remarked how sports can be used as a tool for the kids to stay away from drugs. I think my friend is right. Proof is his son, which is also a good friend of mine. Though I have to admit, sports is more than a channel to keep children away drugs. Sports has allowed me and my kids to share a special closeness that words cannot even describe. And i kid you not!

]]> By: Noemi http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-481 Noemi Fri, 19 May 2006 12:07:34 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-481 Toe: that's comforting to know. At least my daughters now have the choice to take up the sports they want. Toe: that’s comforting to know. At least my daughters now have the choice to take up the sports they want.

]]> By: Toe http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-445 Toe Thu, 18 May 2006 14:23:23 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-445 My Mom used to forbid me to play volleyball and other racket sports because I used to play the piano. Now, I play badminton and tennis. Hehe! My Mom used to forbid me to play volleyball and other racket sports because I used to play the piano. Now, I play badminton and tennis. Hehe!

]]> By: Noemi http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-427 Noemi Tue, 16 May 2006 13:24:42 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-427 dexie: good , sports is important. I totally forgot to cultivate that aspect Emily: sports are not for everyone , I think. dexie: good , sports is important. I totally forgot to cultivate that aspect

Emily: sports are not for everyone , I think.

]]> By: dexie http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-426 dexie Tue, 16 May 2006 13:16:40 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-426 my son is in baseball this year so i'm happy about that :) with this little girl coming up, i'm already thinking about dance lessons coz that's what i did when i was little. but judging the way she kicks everytime we watch her brother play, i might sign her up in soccer :). my son is in baseball this year so i’m happy about that :)
with this little girl coming up, i’m already thinking about dance lessons coz that’s what i did when i was little. but judging the way she kicks everytime we watch her brother play, i might sign her up in soccer :).

]]> By: Emily http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-425 Emily Tue, 16 May 2006 12:24:03 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/05/16/sports-in-the-family/#comment-425 I'm such a klutz and my only sports is chess. Is that a sport? Not much physical activity there. I’m such a klutz and my only sports is chess. Is that a sport? Not much physical activity there.

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