Skateboarding is a superlative sport for children to become involved with. It gets them outside, keeps them active and teaches discipline as well as aids in the development of self-esteem. Despite all those benefits, some parents would rather their children forgo skateboarding and play organized sports instead. Their reasons why vary. When my children were little they engaged in both. Personally, I preferred to see them skateboarding. Here are four reasons why:
1. No coaches
Skateboarding does not require the use of a coach. As a parent, one of the things I truly disliked about organized sports was … More