What surf can do for kids
In addition to being a surf instructor, I am a mother. My son Neo has been able to stand on a board since he was 2 years old. Since then, he has been an avid child and is now a boy who is crazy about water sports.
Surfing has not only brought him moments of fun. It has also taught him to be consistent and disciplined.
Through my experience with my own son and also through teaching other children, I have seen the positive effects of surfing on them. How about we talk about this topic?
My son surfing 12 years ago. Good Times!
Kids surfing from a mother’s perspective
Surfing, like any other sport, is excellent for keeping children away from spending long hours on a phone, tablet, or computer.
I started teaching my son to surf in what we call “the foam,” the small waves that form at the shore. But not before he learned to swim in a pool. I always stayed close by and took all safety precautions.
Physical exercise has proven to be so important for emotional and physical health.
As a mother, I have seen my boy grow up healthy and very mature.
Confidence and self-esteem are positive results of playing sports regularly. By practicing constantly, girls and boys see how they become more skilled and better.
Neo’s friends have always been people who also play sports and who tend to support each other while maintaining healthy competition.
My personal opinion, based on what I have seen with my son and young people who surf, is that it inspires a feeling that your body is sacred and you have to be careful about what you eat or consume.
The balance you must have on the board translates into a balance you must have in your life.
Surfing for children as an instructor
I have given many surfing lessons to girls and boys in Santa Teresa. There is always a little nervousness, but also a lot of enthusiasm.
One of the first things I notice is that they enjoy falling more than adults do.
They grab the board immediately, shake the salt water out of their noses, and return to the waves. For them, a fall is a challenge to overcome, until they manage to get the board to shore.
During the lesson, you can see how their confidence grows. Once they manage to keep their balance, they want to do it again.
At the end of the lesson, you hear phrases like, “Did you see me stand up on the board?” and “Did you see that I could do it?” The nervousness is completely gone, and they tell their parents that they want to do it again.
Advantages of surfing over other sports for kids
Surfing is a sport that can be practiced without having to belong to a team. The first opponent to overcome is oneself. This is achieved through discipline and perseverance.
Later on, the child can participate in a team and thus develop social skills with people who share their hobby.
In addition, with proper care, a surfboard could last longer than a soccer ball. However, if you buy a child a board that is the right size for them, you will probably have to replace it as they grow.
Combining sport with the beach is another advantage. The sea always attracts us humans, especially children. Although this can be a problem for people who live far from the coast, some countries are developing parks with pools that generate artificial waves.
As always, if you are around Costa Rica and want a surf lesson, do not hesitate to contact me using this link or any of the buttons on the right side of the screen.
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