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What is sports motivation and what should parents do to ensure that their child’s interest in sports does not fade away? We tell you in this article.

Sport is an integral part of the harmonious development of a child. That is why more and more parents send their children to sections, but the child is a restless creature, and the enthusiasm caused by new impressions fades away very quickly. Just yesterday your child was happily running to training, but today he is capricious and wants to watch cartoons instead of going to the gym.

Most often, a crisis occurs in the first six months, and sooner or later parents are faced with the question of what to do in this situation: force, scold, punish or, conversely, not put pressure on the child and give up?

Psychology of motivation

Conscious activity is impossible without motivation, and sport is no exception. To motivate both yourself and another person (especially a child) correctly, you need to understand what this phenomenon is and how it works.

Motives motivate us to perform any action. They can be very different: the desire to receive a material thing or to assert oneself, moral duty, interest in the process itself, and so on. Psychologists call motivation the totality of these motives plus any external factors (for example, the influence of another person or living conditions).

The most common motives that motivate a person to play sports are:

• the desire for physical and moral perfection - sport develops the body, strengthens the body, and develops character;
• the desire for self-affirmation - sport provides an opportunity to become a leader, gain the respect of others, receive praise and recognition, and also have success with the other sex;
• social factors - fashion for a healthy lifestyle, the prestige of sports in the city/country/world, many friends-athletes, family traditions;
• the desire to satisfy spiritual needs - sport gives new experiences, allows you to feel part of something bigger, provides more opportunities to communicate with peers and authority figures.

In general, all these motives are united by the feeling of satisfaction that the athlete experiences.

In sports, motivation is:

• general - is formed gradually and constantly, long-term goals and motives for playing sports are laid in the mind;
• specific - relevant for a particular training session, competition or preparation stage.

This must be taken into account and the child’s interest must be warmed up both in classes in principle and in each individual event.

Suitable sport

Not a single piece of advice on proper motivation will help if you force a child to do something that he doesn’t like and doesn’t like. That is why, first of all, you need to think carefully about what discipline is right for your child.

It’s good if he is already crazy about football or dreams of becoming a swimmer, but if the child himself does not have specific wishes, he should choose a sport according to the following criteria:

• Child's temperament. Of course, it is not worth using sports as a strict guide to action and considering only sports that suit his temperament. And yet, the child’s character traits must be taken into account and those disciplines in which he will be comfortable and in which he is likely to achieve success must be considered.
• Physical data. Stories of professional athletes regularly prove that the initial parameters are not a death sentence or a guarantee of success, but it is still worth taking into account your child’s physical fitness. For example, tall and agile are good for basketball and volleyball, fast and agile for football, and light and coordinated for gymnastics or track and field.
• Goals and objectives. There is a fundamental difference between playing sports for the soul and with a view to a professional level. In the first case, it is better with gentle loads and a convenient location, in the second, look for the most professional coach and the kind of sport that the child will truly “burn.”

Once you decide on the sport, interest your child and take him to his first lesson, the difficult path of raising an athlete will begin. As a rule, children come to the section with some initial motives. The main task is to preserve and develop them. During training, the coach will do this; the rest of the time, the participation and correct behavior of parents is important.

How to instill in your child a love of sports and motivate him to continue training?

Show support

This is the first and most important way to motivate a child. Support him in all his endeavors, try to go to all competitions, pick him up and meet him from the section at least for the first time and, of course, cheer him up if he loses. Let your child know that you are proud of him and that his efforts are pleasant and important to you. Parental involvement is especially important for very young athletes, because at this age mom and dad still remain the center of the universe.

Important: When motivating in this way, do not overdo it. If a child thinks that this is the only way to earn your recognition, respect and praise, he may continue to do something that he does not like or is not suitable for. Parental support should be calm, without a hint of sacrifice.

Tell us about the advantages

Regularly, but unobtrusively, tell your child why playing sports is useful and necessary. The main thing is to do it according to your age. It is unlikely that a five-year-old boy will find the argument “girls like athletes” convincing, and it is difficult to attract teenagers with conversations about disease prevention. Think about what is important to your child (popularity, respect, self-affirmation, career, beauty), and focus on this.

Use books and films

This point logically follows from the previous one. Support your arguments with interesting books and films about the sport your child plays. Films about great athletes are especially good - they are very inspiring and charge you for success. On Youtube you can watch spectacular videos from competitions and demonstrations. And it’s even better if the child finds an idol among the sports stars and, looking at him, strives to achieve the same high results

Notice the little things

Of course, you don’t expect that after a week of training your child will become the next Kharlamov or Akinfeev. It is very important to show this to your child - notice even the most seemingly insignificant changes and praise the child not only for major victories, but also for small successes. I mastered a new technique, came first in cross-country, took a prize in a regional competition - all this can and should be celebrated. The most important thing is not to over-praise the young athlete, so that neither he nor you yourself become infected.

Be an example

Personal example is important in any aspect of education, and sports are no exception. Obviously, exhortations about the benefits of sports from parents who spend all their free time on the couch in front of the TV will not work even on a small child. Likewise, in a family where physical activity is an organic part of everyday life, children have practically no problems with motivation.

If you are not “friendly” with sports, at least change your lifestyle: do exercises regularly, walk a lot, go with your child to water parks and nature. Show by example that movement is life, that sport brings a lot of positive emotions. You can also arrange joint activities: this is not only useful, but also a reason to spend more time with your child.

Don't compare with other children

But what you definitely shouldn’t do when trying to motivate a child to play sports is compare with peers in the context of “But Sasha is from a parallel class...”. At best, you will face even greater resistance, coupled with stubbornness; at worst, broken self-esteem, the child’s lack of self-confidence and all the ensuing problems.

Enter a reward system

It is no coincidence that this item is at the end of the list. The easiest way to motivate a child is to promise him rewards for attending training sessions and winning competitions. No one wants to miss out on a new toy, gadget or favorite dessert, but such motivation will not be genuine, and the child will get used to commodity-market relations. However, this does not mean that children cannot be rewarded for their efforts in training - just make sure that the child goes to them not only for the sake of gifts.

Don't push

If a child categorically does not want to go to training, is naughty, cries or refuses to try, do not ignore these warning signs. Perhaps the reason is the coach, the team, or too much workload - by identifying the problem, you can solve it. But it may also turn out that your child simply does not like sports or wants to do something else.

Have a heart-to-heart talk with him. If, instead of practicing techniques or throwing a ball into a hoop, he dreams of learning a foreign language, drawing or studying mathematics in depth, give him this opportunity. Physical activity can be transferred from the gym to the park or home, replacing training with outdoor games and trips to nature.

Let's sum it up

Young children do not always understand what they want, therefore, having sent their child to the section, parents should guide him delicately and wisely. Regardless of whether you plan to raise a champion or your goal is exercise for general development, sports involve difficulties and hard work, which most often makes you want to quit.

Remember that for a child, sport should be a source of health and positive emotions, so you also need to motivate through positivity. Spend more time together, watch films and programs about athletes, praise your child for his achievements and be sure to explain that failures are also part of this journey and there is nothing to worry about.

If you feel that your child’s reluctance to play sports is becoming categorical and you can’t cope on your own, talk to a coach and don’t hesitate to consult a psychologist. Competent people will help you understand the problem and not injure the baby.

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1. Lead by example

It's great if cycling, roller skating or skiing on Sundays is a common thing for you. Tell your child about your impressions, the benefits of exercise, and why you fell in love with playing sports. Do it sincerely, without moralizing, and take the child with you. Start with the basics and show what you can achieve with regular practice.

Remember, you are your child’s best friend, and starting a new business in an atmosphere of support is always easier and more interesting. If you are nearby, this will give the child a feeling of protection, which is important at a tender age.

If you yourself don’t know how to roller skate, for example, start learning the basics together. Seeing how you try and achieve results, the baby will feel more confident. And you and your little partner can have mini-competitions and celebrate each other’s successes.

2. Create a sporty atmosphere

Give your child maximum opportunities for active movement. Install a small sports complex at home, encourage attempts - with your insurance - to conquer a slide or ladder on the playground. Offer a scooter, a bicycle, go out of town on the weekend and play badminton or tennis.

Constant access to active movement will help your baby learn to control his body. Neurophysiologist Glenn Doman, the author of one of the most famous methods of early childhood development, introduced the concept of motor intelligence. His discoveries showed that the more a baby is encouraged to move, the faster his brain develops. When mastering a new motor skill, higher parts of the brain develop.

3. Start with a fitness club

Don’t rush off the bat trying to enroll your child in an Olympic reserve school. A good option is classes in fitness clubs with a children's instructor. Plus, you can come to classes at the same time - while your child is studying, you can work hard on your body in the gym.

Children will be able to master developmental gymnastics, take part in interesting outdoor games and even try themselves in martial arts - in a word, this is a good option to find a sport that will captivate your child.

4. Celebrate achievements

Remember, your baby didn’t even learn to walk right away. Remember how you rejoiced at his first hesitant steps? Rejoice in the same way. Support him and praise him for a successfully completed exercise, perseverance, tell him how strong he is becoming.

5. Expand your sports horizons

If your child is already interested in a certain sport, do not limit your interest to the walls of the gym. Go to “adult” tournaments and competitions, watch videos of athletes’ performances, study the biographies of sports stars. This will help you look at the sport from different perspectives and inspire you to practice harder.

6. Buy a beautiful and comfortable workout uniform

Choose suitable clothes together - they should not only be comfortable, meet training standards, but also please your child. The most important thing is that it must protect him from possible injuries.

7. Don't force

If a child categorically does not want to go to training, roller skate with you or get on a snowboard, do not force it and do not get angry in any way. There could be a lot of reasons for this - it’s better to talk to him about the reasons later, when the protest subsides.

Perhaps the child is not attracted to the sports known to him, and he simply does not know others. In this case, tell your child about the variety of training. This will help you find something you like.

It’s not scary if your child wants to switch to another sport. Don't stop him. Support the search.

8. Monitor your well-being and safety

Don’t force you to work out while you’re sick, even if the coach demands that you show up without fail. Be sensitive to the physical condition of the child, get examined by doctors before going to “serious” training.

Remember that once an injury occurs, it can not only ruin your sports career. What is much worse is to affect the child’s entire life.

9. Keep your options open

Perhaps you wanted to raise a football team, but your son chose ballroom dancing. Don’t rush to pull your hair out and think that “something is wrong” with your child. Support the choice, because this is your child’s desire, and he has the right to fulfill it. Help him.

Remember, we will be asked for every talent. It is quite possible that this is your child’s calling.

10. Choose the best coach

Once upon a time there lived a father and mother, and they had three children. The parents and older children were sporty people - they all did exercises together, rode bicycles, mom and dad played tennis on weekends, the eldest child regularly went to the pool from the age of four, the middle child took part in the hockey section from the age of five. But the youngest turned out to be completely unsportsmanlike. Whatever his family did to introduce him to a healthy lifestyle...

Do as we do

It was customary in the family to do exercises in the morning, no matter what. As soon as the baby began to walk, the parents, by their example, tried to awaken in the child an interest in doing the exercises. The eldest, and then the second child, willingly joined their parents, at first awkwardly and ineptly imitating the movements of their relatives, and then they got used to it and began to do exercises every day, choosing exercises on their own. And the Unsportsmanlike child every time lay down on the sofa or carpet and watched his family with pleasure, even gave them advice, but did not want to join in at all. Neither suggestions to portray funny little animals to music, nor the example of older children, nor exhortations about the health benefits of exercise, nor the belief that one can become stronger this way, nor the films, cartoons, or fairy tales read on the topic helped.

Parents tried to teach an unsportsmanlike child to ride a bicycle. However, neither the three-wheeled one, nor the four-wheeled one, much less the one with two wheels, aroused in him the slightest desire to learn how to ride it. The kid shouted that he was afraid, tired, and it was hard for him. All attempts to get him on a bicycle ended in a scandal: the parents got angry, the child fell and cried.

So the boy remained an eternal passenger on the trunk of his parents’ bicycles.

Let him be taught

“Since we cannot introduce him to sports ourselves,” the parents decided, “then let professionals take care of his physical education.” And they took the youngest child to the sports section. We started with the pool, firstly, so that he would be under the supervision of a senior, and secondly, swimming is good for both posture and the nervous system. But the Unsportsmanlike child turned out to be allergic to chlorine; after working out in the pool, he became lethargic and sleepy, and not at all cheerful, and with the onset of cold weather he began to catch colds often.

Then the parents took the little one to the hockey section, reasoning that since the middle one liked it there, then maybe the youngest one would be interested. While the newcomers were taught how to skate and practiced the basic techniques of the game, the Unathletic Child agreed to attend classes. But as soon as team training began, the boy began to cry and refused to practice. The coach explained to the upset parents that hockey is a team game in which the player must always take into account the situation and adapt to his comrades. And the Unathletic child is unable to cope with the demands placed on him, and, feeling that he is letting others down, he is constantly stressed. And it would be better for him to try himself in another sport, an individual one.

After thinking a little, mom and dad decided to send the Unathletic child to the wrestling section, reasoning that knowledge of the techniques would be useful in life, if anything, he would be able to stand up for himself.
But, despite the suitable physique, according to the coaches, the unathletic child did not stay there. The coach asked the parents to take the child away because he constantly violated discipline: he was very bored with repeating the same exercise over and over again.

In general, this same kid attended several more sports sections, but not even a month passed before he was asked to stop attending classes or he himself refused to go to them. In complete despair, the parents turned to a child psychologist for advice.

Important!
The optimal time to exercise is early morning or evening. In the morning it is better to go to class on an empty stomach, in the evening - at least an hour and a half after eating and at least two hours before bedtime.
Do not let your child go to the section if he has even a slight rise in temperature or other signs of an inflammatory process.

On a note: A child with chronic diseases should not be sent to the following sections:

Boxing
-Rugby
-American football
-Karate

Where do unsportsmanlike children come from?

In the last ten years, the idea of ​​a healthy lifestyle has so captured the minds and hearts of people that it has even become somehow indecent not to engage in any kind of sport for one’s own health. And modern parents strive to introduce their children to sports as early as possible. For example, for newborns there are not only special exercises, but also a program of developmental activities in the pool, and for older children a whole range of sports activities is offered. But what to do if he responds with resistance to all attempts to introduce a child to sports?

I often hear complaints from adults about their children’s reluctance to play sports. The boys' parents are the ones who worry the most about their child's lack of athleticism. It is believed that a boy must play sports - this affects the formation of masculinity and masculine personality traits. But what’s wrong with a boy gravitating toward quiet activities that require thought and silence? Playing sports alone will not make children more responsible and reliable.

Parents also worry that the child loses interest in classes as soon as something stops working out for him or it turns out that he needs to make an effort to achieve a result. On the one hand, I understand the anxiety of mothers and fathers: after all, if a child already at this age gives in to difficulties and does not strive to achieve success, then what can be expected from him next. On the other hand, you can understand a child. In preschool and primary school age, children are faced with many “difficult” tasks even without playing sports: studying at school (and for many, studying begins much earlier - from 3-4 years old), acquiring communication skills with peers, a growing body also adds difficulties. Therefore, children often perceive sports as another unpleasant responsibility.

For many children, sport is important as an opportunity to get rid of pent-up energy and give vent to emotions, and only for some is it a way to assert themselves by achieving some success. It often happens that the types of sports activities offered by parents do not correspond to either the interests or temperament of the child. Conventionally, several types of unsportsmanlike children can be distinguished.

Parents send their children to sports clubs to:

They grew up strong, strong, and healthy;
- there was a place to throw out excess energy;
- were able to set goals and achieve them;
-develop will and endurance;
-learned to overcome fear;
-learned to communicate in a new team;
- met the expectations of parents;
- acquire a highly paid profession in the future.

Fidget.
He wants quick results and a constant change of activity. This child is not suitable for sports that require hard and long training, such as gymnastics or figure skating. Such a child will be suitable for activities that allow him to be in constant movement, for example cycling, some team games. If a child is successful in his studies, then he is captured by the spirit of competition, excitement and a desire to achieve more appear.
Exercise for a little fidget should consist of many non-repetitive movements, for example: jumping, turning over, climbing a ladder, hanging on rings, jumping, crouching, stretching - and all this to cheerful music.

Contemplator.
If a child is thoughtful and calm from birth, he is not interested in running somewhere or achieving something. Lost in thought, he misses balls while playing volleyball and crashes into a tree with his bicycle, having been staring at something interesting. He likes to observe and think, so it is best for him to engage in tourism, such as kayaking. The most important thing is not to allow the contemplator to sit hunched over for hours at a computer or with a book in a stuffy room - you can read in the fresh air. And as a warm-up, traditional seasonal activities, such as swimming in a river in summer or skiing in winter, are well suited. It doesn’t interfere with thinking and is good physical exercise.

Nonconformist.
This child is stubborn and self-willed, does not like to obey the demands of others, and refuses to do “like everyone else.” Even if he is attracted to the proposed sport, he may refuse it if his parents insist on classes. He dreams of standing out and distinguishing himself. Some extraordinary sport is best suited for him - fencing, horses, orienteering or activities that include physical training: martial arts, circus studio, sports dancing. It is advisable to simply let such a child know about the opportunity to study in one or another section, and not lead him there by the hand and not insist on studying.

Jonah. If a child is used to not being able to do anything, if he has low self-esteem and a high degree of self-doubt, then he will give in to any difficulty and, fearing further failures, will not even want to try to do something. But if a loser feels successful, then he will study with pleasure and strive to achieve more. When choosing classes for him, you should first of all focus on the personality of the teacher and the atmosphere in the team. Relationships between children should be friendly, not competitive, and the teacher should not be too demanding and know how to support his students. For a loser, individual sports are better than team sports, so that there is no fear of letting others down. And at first it is better to avoid competitions and praise the child for the slightest achievements and even their absence.

Buy your child a sports complex: it develops dexterity and allows you to independently manage your skills. And the baby is happy to demonstrate his achievements to all family and friends who may come;

Encourage your child's active play from an early age. Play tag and snowballs with him;

When teaching a child to ski, skate, roller skate, bike, etc., be friendly, lenient and not very persistent. Don’t expect great success from your child, praise him as often as possible;

Encourage your child's seasonal activities (swimming and cycling in the summer, skiing and sledding and ice skating in the winter). Ride and swim with your baby, it’s more fun and safer, and during the game it’s easier to teach your child;

When choosing a sports section for a child, you should always take into account the child’s talent and interest, and not give free rein to your vanity. A little person will only benefit from activities that give him pleasure.

If the child does not want to play sports

As practice shows, you can always choose activities for your child that will allow you to maintain good physical shape and improve health. You can do this without torturing yourself or your child. The main thing is to decide for yourself whether you want your baby to be just healthy and strong, or whether you want to make him a professional athlete. In the second case, you need to be very careful in choosing the type of sport and place of study.

Many children themselves sooner or later come to the idea of ​​the need to play sports, if they are not discouraged from all interest in sports activities in early childhood.

For example, one unsportsmanlike boy in the fourth grade wanted to play volleyball with his friends, and he enrolled in a section at school. And another girl, only in the ninth grade, thanks to a new teacher, became interested in tourism and not only made new friends, but also got rid of the annual debilitating colds. And another sickly and unathletic boy was so tormented by his peers in the yard that at the age of 10 he himself found and enrolled in a boxing section.

There is nothing wrong with a child not playing sports at all. If he does not have sports interests, it is enough that he leads an active lifestyle, for example, walking a lot, walking, and doing physical education at school.

One day, returning from another unsuccessful training session, an unsportsmanlike child said to his mother: “If I could decide for myself what to do, I would go dancing...” And at the age of six, this unsportsmanlike child began to enjoy ballroom dancing, where he I had to watch my posture, do exercises and warm-ups, and participate in competitions. But the main thing is that he really, really liked it all. And sports parents stopped worrying and began to be proud of their unsportsmanlike child.

Author: Marina Kravtsova, child psychologist.
Graduated from the Faculty of Psychology of Moscow State University.
Author of the books: “If a child tells a lie”, “If a child takes other people’s things”, “If a child fights”, “If a child does not like to read” - Eksmo Publishing House, “Outcast Children. Psychological work with a problem” Publishing house “Genesis”.

Now that sports in our country have become truly accessible, almost every child at least once in their life tries their hand at one or another section. Most parents are sure that sports are necessary for their child to improve health, to develop self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.

But children are children, and even if your son or daughter was initially enthusiastic about new activities, very soon their enthusiasm disappears. The boy, who happily ran to Sambo a week ago, is already coming up with excuses to miss the next training session. And the girl claims that dancing has become boring. What is this: laziness? Or maybe ordinary children's whims? Or is it better for the baby to really try himself in something else?

What should parents do in this case? Show persistence and force your child to continue training? Or choose a policy of non-interference: if he doesn’t want to, let him not go?

The questions are not that simple. A few tips will help you answer them.

Start with yourself

Think about it, why do you need your child to play sports? Answer this question, only sincerely. If you ever dreamed of a sports career, but for some reason it didn’t work out, you shouldn’t “take it out” on your offspring. Especially if you wish him well. Unfortunately, parents often try to make their child embody their unfulfilled desires. In this case, there is no need to force the baby. He has his own life, and your task is to support him in finding his own path.

When to stop exercising

If your desire to involve your child in sports activities is dictated only by caring for him, take a closer look at him. What effect does training have on a baby? Maybe he has become very sad lately or gets tired quickly? Has he gotten sick more often? Any child’s problems associated with attending the section should be a signal to you that classes need to be stopped.

Learning to overcome difficulties

If no negative changes have occurred, but the child still goes to classes with a martyr-like look, think about whether he is inclined to give up what he started halfway through.

If this is so, then it is worth showing reasonable persistence. One way or another, your child must learn to overcome difficulties and achieve the intended goal.

Set a goal

At the beginning of visiting the section, determine with your child what he wants to achieve through training. For example, he wants to become strong or agile, learn to move beautifully or win competitions. A clearly defined goal will help him overcome difficulties. The main thing is that she must be truly important to him.

The right motivation

You should not lure your child into the section with the promise of various gifts. This would be completely wrong. As a result, you will be forced to constantly pay “tribute”, and the child will begin to take advantage of it. The training itself will not bring him any pleasure, he will not work on it as needed. The benefits of such activities are very doubtful.

And remember, if you cope with the difficulties of the first stage together, it will be easier later. As soon as your young athlete has his first successes, he will perk up and be more willing to attend classes.

By the way, it’s very good if the child starts attending the section with his friends. Not wanting to appear weak in front of your friends is a strong motivating factor for an athlete aged 7-10 years.

If you are attentive to your child, learn to understand his true feelings, it will not be difficult for you to determine whether it is worth attending this or that section. And there is no need to be upset if nothing works out with sports. Some people need to grow to understand the benefits of regular physical activity. Most likely, your child will return to classes, but later.

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1. Ask yourself a question. Start with something simple - why do you want your child to play sports? Intellectually, we all understand that this is useful and necessary. Is your desire to enroll your child in a section dictated only by concern, and are there any of your own unrealized ambitions, the desire to be like everyone else, or something similar? Can you be sure that your child wants the same thing as you?

2. Look at yourself. Every child wants to be “like mom” or “like dad,” but not all of us can be an example in regular sports activities. Let's agree that we can't always force ourselves to study. If it is difficult to change yourself, why do you expect your child to be stronger than you?

3. Tell and show. When choosing a section or coach for your child, do not forget to ask him himself. I do not agree that at 4-5 years old a child cannot choose his own activity. Maybe if you introduce him to him, if you show the boy how beautifully professionals play tennis or take a girl to ballet. The more different activities you “show” in this way, the more conscious the child’s choice will be.

4. Choose together. When looking for something to do, don’t immediately try to label him as “he’s not a team player, only individual sports are suitable for him.” No, this is a search path full of surprises. In favor of team sports, I would like to separately note that, according to my son’s experience, his best friends, almost like-minded people, are on the team (and not at school).

5. Be positive. Our attitude towards our child’s activities should be extremely positive, even if we don’t really like the sport he has chosen. Try to make sure your child doesn't hear (even if it's true) how hard it is to drive him to class three times a week, then wait there to take him back. Otherwise, this is not support; such conversations only give rise to feelings of guilt. And for the child this will become an extra argument to quit classes.

6. Be genuinely interested. You must be truly interested in what the child is doing. Or at least learn a couple of correct slang words or the names of your child's main sports idols to keep the conversation going.

7. Catch the change in mood. Everyone, absolutely everyone, is faced with a child’s unexpected desire to quit classes. Moreover, in some children it arises quite quickly, but you can still convince the child, while in others such a desire comes later, but without any options. Use all the persuasion methods available to you - from stories from personal experience to compelling stories about champions. The main task is to catch the slightest change in attitude towards classes as early as possible and talk it over with the child.

8. Find out why. As a rule, a child wants to quit classes only because something doesn’t work out. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s just him or everyone who doesn’t succeed, whether it doesn’t work out at all, or not as well as he wanted. Discuss the situation with him, try to guess what the reason is and try to help. I don’t want to scare you, but sometimes you can help by sending your child to one more class. My daughter really likes ballet school, but she has no aptitude for ballet. And I had to find a children’s Pilates trainer for her to help her with stretching and splits.

9. Keep it interesting. Use any cute little things your child might want to show off in class. For girls, this could be a new purse in which she wears her uniform and shoes to class, or a new hair tie. For boys, even pro-style socks can work, not to mention new sneakers. This is where you begin to rejoice that the children are growing up and the need to update their uniforms and equipment often works in our favor. Therefore, take an interest yourself, study the addresses and assortment of specialized stores, and consult with other parents.

10. Adjust your expectations. Except for those situations when you are actually raising an Olympic champion, do not expect great achievements, medals and cups from your child. It is possible that they are important to you, and your child enjoys the process of learning something new and acquiring a skill. In addition, by watching your child in sports, you have a chance to understand his motivation - is it important for him to be the first, does he want to compete at all. For the future, understanding what motivates him is extremely useful.

The most important thing is not to forget that a caring parent is always interested in the successes and failures of a young athlete. Of course, he expects support from you, but don’t take his hobby too seriously. Remember that this is his hobby, not yours.