Competition is pervasive in our culture, and can be a double-edged sword. Part of the reason team sports are so appealing in our culture is that they provide individuals the opportunity to compete and cooperate at the same time. In a subsequent post, we’ll examine factors that determine when the millions of children who participate in youth sports derive the intended benefits of intergroup competition and when they do not. In the meantime, I’m curious to read examples when you’ve seen children benefit or suffer in team sports, as opposed to individual sports, and why. Read More