Why is sports so important in America?

Answer 1

This is a subjective question that cannot be answered definitively. Here are the two basic positions and some of the opinions offered by FAQ Farmers:

Yes, Americans place too much emphasis on sports

• Yes, in some instances, because children who play sports have a much higher injury rate than others that do not participate in sports and they often they are being pushed too much to win, which can lead to psychological problems. And America should concentrate more on academics.

• I sometimes do think that our society puts too much emphasis on sports, especially when game broadcasts on TV crowd out family time. Millions of dollars go to pay ungrateful, greedy, immature athletes, and even our local governments spend millions of our dollars to build venues to play the sports in at a loss.

• Yes, we do place too much emphasis on sports. Pro athletes get paid more than the President of the United States, the most powerful person in the world. That is like saying that sports are the most important thing in the world, and that is not true.

No, America does not place too much emphasis on sports

• No, America does not. Sure we make a big deal about the Super Bowl and World Series, but why can't people have fun? Kids play sports in schools and outside of school to, they like to play and they do it all the time. Does striving to be better mean your putting too much emphasis on it?

• No, it places a good amount of emphasis, but of the wrong kind. The focus should be about doing your best, winning if you can and having good sportsmanship, not destroying the opponent by trashtalking and abusing officials for doing their job.
  
• No, it's an important part of youth development. They learn respect, responsibility, courage, and other useful things for their adulthood.

• No, America does not place too much emphasis on sports. Sports have become a big part of society today and many people enjoy watching them. There is always a sport out there for someone, sometimes you just have to look a little harder than the obvious.

• Sports keep kids active, which is being lost as obese kids stuff their faces with fast food and play Video Games all day. Sports also teach principles and, yes they do push kids, but that helps them grow and learn to cope with the pressures of life. Sports also help kids feel a sense of belonging and participation as they develop social skills.

Answer 2

This question asks for an opinion and because of that you will get many answers, so it is hard to give one true answer. I do believe that there is too much emphasis on sports. When sports figures make more than teachers or others there is an imbalance in the norms of society.

Answer 3

They're pretty good in Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball that is all I can think of that the USA are good at but they are very great at the sports listed above I actually think they are good at every sport but these are only the sports with national teams so that is pretty good these are only the popular sports with National teams the NFL is not a sport with any national team just in case you thought I left out the popular sport NFL it is because NFL does Super Bowls and that is their biggest event there is no special national event in case you are not a football expert that should pretty much answer your question.

Answer 4

now adays the sport is increasing important for life and a huge number of people focus on the sport

Answer 5

No, you have to get exercise. Sports are part of life and you could get a better education.

Answer 6

NO! there is not!

Answer 7

sports can raise people's spirit.