【正确答案】 I personally agree with getting a child involved in team sports after the age of 8. The reason for this is because children need plenty of opportunities to improve their motor skills. Team sports are not a good source of these opportunities, or situations, due to the concept of winning and losing. Another reason for not starting before the age of 8 is due to the fact that most children''s bodies cannot handle the rigorous demands of such activities as hitting, kicking, catching, and throwing. Of course, there are always children that are far more advanced than other children and may be ready to participate in team sports before the age of 8. In my opinion, it should be left up to the parent''s best judgment and If they do decide to start them early, do not hesitate to take them out at the first sign that they are not ready. Keep in mind that your choices should be made In the best Interest of your children, not yourself. Before you enroll your children in team sports, there are a few things that you should do. First, and most important, you should take your child to get. a physical checkup. The reason for this Is to make sure that your child does not have any conditions that would preclude their participation in the sport that they are enrolling in. Second, you should ask yourself if your child has been physically active at all, If they have been a coach potato all of their life, you need to inform the coach that they are out of physical condition so that they do not push them as hard as the other children who are in physical condition. Children who are out of shape are more susceptible to injuries than children who are in shape. To fully enjoy a season of sports, your child needs to be in proper physical-condition.