I suppose it’s important for youngsters to grow up with activitys plus hobbies, then however, I was not happy about spending our weekends in a sizzling park where the youngsters practice softball or soccer or anything prefer that… I don’t prefer bugs plus I don’t prefer being sizzling plus sweaty for minutes on end. I much appreciate a/c plus temperature control! That’s why I was glad when our child took up karate; Before she got interested in karate, I didn’t think there were competitions, teams plus even medals involved. It’s just prefer any other activity really. The only difference is, karate competitions are held indoors with a/c. I could not be happier! I rest on the sidelines plus watch our child practice while I stay comfortable plus cool in the gymnasium with a/c! A friend of mine has a son who would truly into soccer. I don’t envy her having to rest out in the sun all afternoon long. The only thing I don’t prefer about the karate competitions is that the people I was with and I have to go to weird states plus the people I was with and I do have to fly a lot to attend the trials. That can get a bit valuable. However, I understand the reasoning for it. After all, you can’t win a countrywide competition if you don’t compete with your countrymen. Still, it’s doable. Besides, our child is truly wonderful at karate. Both of us wouldn’t be flying all over the country if she wasn’t. I just think God everyday that she is into a activity she can practice inside plus I can stay air-conditioned all the time. I shudder to think what I would do if she was super into softball, but sitting out in an un-air conditioner field is a nightmare to me.