Frontpage Insights: Children should be taught to accept sometimes wins and losses in sports, this is the mantra of success in life.

Most parents tell their children that winning or being topper is great. While experts say that teaching children how to win in sports is more important than learning how to accept and learn from defeat. This lets them know the true value of the winnings. They will appreciate it.

Ryan Snelgrove, professor of sports and recreation management at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, says that losing in sports is the only way for kids to learn from their mistakes and think about strategies to improve. When kids work on their skills and win the next match, they automatically do better in the game.

Apart from promoting fitness, sports also impart valuable life skills like teamwork and discipline to the youth, according to experts. Winning and losing prepare children for the difficulties and challenges of adulthood. Author of 'Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics' and 'Ten Things I Wish You Learned About Your Child's Mental Health', Dr. Billy Garvey says winning and losing experiences are important to children, especially ages 5 to 12. By which children get to learn new things about ups and downs in life.

Teaching children to accept defeat is important in life If they are taught to accept defeat from a young age, their success rate increases. According to a research, if parents assign certain tasks to children every day, they develop a sense of responsibility. Those who have higher expectations regarding education.