Parent Guide > Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma" by Susie Neilson.
This text explores the idea that team sports may have a positive impact on depression and anxiety in teens.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: