Competition is an integral part of human nature. In fact, competition is an integral part of nature in general. However, humans differ from animals in that we do not have to compete for the necessities of life. Instead, we compete for the best jobs, the preferred mates, prestige, and other things. This is one reason parents and adults should stress the importance of encouraging children to play sports.Competitive sports provide an outlet for kids and adults to socialize, have some fun, and see who or which team is best at that particular game. They create a form of stress, known as eustress; that is actually good for the body. This type of stress releases endorphins, hormones that make the person
