Some people think that competitive sports have a positive effect on the education of teenagers while others argue that the effect is negative. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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People’s opinions differ, as to whether or not competitive
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the education of adolescents while others think it can affect negatively.
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there are some strong arguments in
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of bad influence, I still believe that it can be beneficial for the child.
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with, competitive
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motivate youngsters to train harder,
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dedicate more quality time to the sport that they are into,
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follow
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way of life,
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eat healthy food,
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avoid bad habits, stick to the regime and many other things that they need to follow in order to be competitive and win. As
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victory is the main goal. In many
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young people are ready to sacrifice even their free time in order to get the best results
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some championships.
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, the game
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stress,
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different emotional problems as it is a good way to distract from one’s daily problems.
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, playing in teams
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helps to develop team-building skills,
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and communication
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skills,
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get more friends with common interests and be more productive at school as all the important areas of life are in balance. In
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marked contrast, people who opt for
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sides of competitive
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provokes in teenagers, depression, self-hate and even attempts to commit suicide.
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great
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to
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problem is to have different phycological sessions, where professionals will share some tips
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to handle these
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of feelings and invite different
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players to share their experiences of tackling the feelings of
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. In conclusion, while some claim that competitive
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can undermine
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of youngsters when they fail, I strongly believe that playing
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more advantages than disadvantages, it helps to develop the minors not only athletically but
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helping
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to understand and value the competition and even if they fail, they feel they have achieved something, or they have overcome something developing them in better versions of themselves.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • promote a healthier lifestyle
  • valuable life skills
  • mental focus
  • teamwork and communication
  • time management
  • stress relief
  • neglecting academics
  • intense pressure
  • physical injuries
  • mental stress
  • time commitment
  • fear of failure
  • emotional well-being
  • academic performance
  • balancing sports and academics
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