June 20, 2013

What to teach our children

Parents often face the question of whether to encourage their children to be competitive.

BY REHAM BARAKAT Let’s get one thing straight upfront: I don’t have children. But I do remember very clearly what it means to be a child. I remember what it was like to win a sports tournament at a very young age and be showered with praise and to feel awkward when receiving my trophy. I also remember what it was like to lose another and to come in second place; it was also awkward. Looking back at that time, sports was only about winning or losing, it wasn’t what it is today for me, for health and pleasure. This…