Over the last few years, we have witnessed an increase in the number of parents encouraging their children to try skating. In as much as it is a fun and engaging sport, it also provides a number of benefits to our young ones.

Without further ado, let’s look at some of the reasons why we think it is time to get your kid’s roller skates:

Builds a stronger heart

It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise every day. In this case, roller skating is one of the exciting sports that could offer the above benefits to your kids.

It is an aerobic activity that will pump up your child’s heart rate. It is a sport that has the same benefits as activities like jogging but with less knee and joint strain.

Building a stronger heart and increasing a child’s endurance come in handy in their adult life when they have to engage in some forms of strenuous activities.

Enhances social interaction

Roller skating is a sport that has no age limitations. People from different age brackets can indulge in it. Taking your kids out skating will our relatives strengthens the family bond.

Additionally, at a skating rink, children have a chance to meet and socialize with other children. They are able to make new friends and talk to their age mates about their interests. This also builds their confidence.

Boosts brain function

Roller skating helps improve cognitive function. It is a form of exercise and research states that exercise is one of the best ways to improve brain function. It also helps keep stress at bay and offers a platform for releasing extra energy.

If you have a child that has a short concentration span, getting them to engage in roller skating allows them to expend extra energy, allowing them to focus at home and at school better.

It is easy to learn

Apart from children that have rare conditions that cause balance problems, roller skating is a pretty easy sport to learn.  With a few lessons, your child will be able to comfortably skate alone.

It is not an aggressive sport

As parents, we tend to be a little too protective of our young ones. As such, we tend to be a little skeptical when our kids take an interest in aggressive sports like rugby and American football.

Roller skating, on the other hand, is a less aggressive sport. It involves less contact with others and the risk of suffering major injuries is significantly lower. Apart from being a sport loved by the most protective parents, it is also a preferred sport for the shy kid.

Boosts confidence

Confidence is a trait that plays a huge role in the proper development of a child. As such, the best time to build confidence and self-esteem in a child is during their early years.

Roller skating builds self-confidence in children and this puts them in a position to better take advice. Additionally, it enhances problem-solving skills in teens. Once your children have acquired these skills, they will be able to do things themselves allowing them to live a fuller and richer life.