Olympic Life Lessons—10 Reasons to Watch the Olympics With Your Children

Olympic Life Lessons—10 Reasons to Watch the Olympics With Your Children
Winter Olympian, Shelley Rudman's Mum Josie Rudman, daughter Ella Bromley, and Dad Jack Rudman show their Support whilst watching her compete at Sochi, on TV on February 14, 2014 at her local Pub In Pewsey, United Kingdom. Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images for P&G's TYM Campaign
Barbara Danza
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The 2016 Rio Olympics are underway. The very best athletes in the world have descended upon the city for their chance at Olympic gold. 

Tune in to any of these events, either online or via traditional television networks, and just try not to be inspired by the stories of these athletes. They are each so unique in his or her own right, but each drives home similar ideals of strength, perseverance, work ethic, emotional fortitude, and sacrifice. 

From a more macro perspective is the equally inspiring realization that the world comes together for these Olympic Games and celebrates this opportunity and accomplishment as one. Especially in 2016, the Olympics sits in stark contrast to the headlines that have dominated the year’s front pages.

Life lessons and inspiration abound in these games and they present a fantastic opportunity to instill some rather important lessons in your kids. Here are ten reasons to watch the Olympics as a family:

Not Everyone Gets a Medal

Azza Besbes of Tunisia reacts after losing to Manon Brunet of France during the Women's Individual Sabre at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 8. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Azza Besbes of Tunisia reacts after losing to Manon Brunet of France during the Women's Individual Sabre at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 8. Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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