Playing Sports Versus Fishing With Kids?

by Steven
(Indiana)

My 7 year old son loves playing basketball. That's fantastic, however, I wish to spend more one on one time with him out on the water fishing. However, I'm not too sure which he would truly rather be doing. Perhaps both,... after all, he is a child but still knows what he wants. Therefore, it doesn't seem to be a problem to divide our time up between the two of our favorite activities. My question is... is it true that fishing provides great benefits to us in which organized sports otherwise don't necessarily give?

An Answer for Benefits of Fishing for Kids:

Good question Steven.

It was once believed by the experts that fishing was not really important for children. Of course school takes precedence in any case...

But over the years, the experts are realizing the importance that fishing is absolutely great for kids. Organized sports, such as team basketball provides a great foundation for a child's mentality and physical attributes. However, fishing provides an excellent balance for a child's development, too.

Fishing, and other outdoor activities, helps children learn while in a relaxing and calm environment. It reduces stress, heightens their imagination, sharpens their senses, and they come to appreciate and respect what the environment of the great outdoors provides for mankind.

Check out the book Last Child in the Woods written by Richard Louv and find out more about why taking your children fishing is a great activity to do.