THE school sports scene provides a platform for children to push themselves and strive for excellence, besides offering an opportunity for character building in their formative years.
But how many children want only to enjoy sports without having to constantly strive for medals ("Need to reshape sporting culture" by Mr Peter Chan Teng Hong; Monday)?
Worse, some are "pushed" into sports they dislike as "quotas" for popular ones that can bring glory to the school have been filled, causing these children to have a disdain for sports in general.
Who is to blame for this? The schools? Teachers? Parents? Or the children themselves?
The blame should lie with the system. We are assessed in every aspect of our daily lives; "sports for life" will not succeed with this approach.
While we celebrate our children's successes, let us also encourage mass participation in sports from children who just want to enjoy the games.
Ting See Ping
But how many children want only to enjoy sports without having to constantly strive for medals ("Need to reshape sporting culture" by Mr Peter Chan Teng Hong; Monday)?
Worse, some are "pushed" into sports they dislike as "quotas" for popular ones that can bring glory to the school have been filled, causing these children to have a disdain for sports in general.
Who is to blame for this? The schools? Teachers? Parents? Or the children themselves?
The blame should lie with the system. We are assessed in every aspect of our daily lives; "sports for life" will not succeed with this approach.
While we celebrate our children's successes, let us also encourage mass participation in sports from children who just want to enjoy the games.
Ting See Ping
