Cooperation vs. Competition

        I believe cooperation is usually more important then competition, but it all depends on the situation. When dealing with young PE students, focusing more on cooperation is definitely a better idea. However, as they get older and more into sports, they will need to become more competitive. It is easily possible to have a balance between the two. When a child loses a competition, it is very likely for their self esteem to be lowered, but if he or she has the support of their peers, it may not affect it. And, no matter how old we get, winning always boosts our self esteem! When playing games, I don't think it's a good idea to stay away from competition just so kids feelings don't get hurt. Eventually sometime in their life they will have to deal with it, so protecting them from it will only make things worse in years to come. When it comes to elite sports in schools, I think they are very necessary. There are many kids out there, including myself, who never did exceptionally well in school. Eilte sports give them the opportunity to gain confidence and get noticed. It also teaches them hardwork and dedication. People always say everyone has their own special talents, and without elite sports, many kids wouldn't get the chance to share that special talent.