Raised my son playing organized sports. 20 years later, I Refuse to introduce my 5yo daughter to them. If she asks, then I'll consider. But she's horseback riding and seems to like golf. She loves exploring and seems to like fishing. Eventually will introduce her to hunting. My son learned nothing but the worst of human nature in organized sports. Once he was grown we look back and the ATV riding, tubing, camping, hunting, fishing and golf were the things he loved and still does.

The organized sports is a monumental waste of time and money for my household. I handle things much different now than I did when he was younger. Hopefully we can give her a joy for the outdoors and love of life and GOD. I'll count that a win.


Character is not developed in moments of temptation and trial. That is when it is intended to be used.