What to do if your child is a bad sport: A parenting expert reveals his advice
By 9Honey Parenting|
Bad sportsmanship can create really big problems.
"Relationships rupture, sometimes fights happen," explains Parenting expert and dad Dr Justin Coulson. "And no one wants to play with a bad sport."
In the video above, Dr Coulson reveals a few secrets on how to turn your child into a good sport.
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"Research shows that competition is actually bad for kids...," he declares. "Because it ties their self-worth to their identity as a winner or loser"
"Ask your kids who is more fun to be with.... someone who takes winning seriously or someone who knows how to laugh and be a great friend?"
Find out more and get all of Dr Coulson's advice in the video above.
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