How a Basketball Court Keeps Teens Out of Trouble

Across the country, there are hundreds of teens who have gotten themselves into trouble at school and even with the law. This has led many people and organizations, to come up with new ways to make sure teens stay safe and avoid trouble. One tool that might not have been considered that can help to avoid this trouble, is with a community or home basketball court.

 

Busy, Busy, Busy

During school, it is relatively easy to keep teens busy and out of trouble, problems generally arise after school when there is a lack of structure. It's not that the teens aren't good people, but usually one bad choice can lead to another and soon, they’ll find themselves in a bad situation. However, when teens learn to manage time better, they can accomplish great things.

 

Keeping teens out of trouble is no easy task, but it is definitely a worthy goal. Keeping teens out of trouble, is also about igniting a passion in them that they are able to pursues, that will make other activities, such as drugs and alcohol, less desiring. This is where the community home basketball court can have a large impact.

 

On the Basketball Court

Most community centers, have basketball courts that can be used in a number of ways by teens. One of the best ways is through organized programs that are either sponsored by the center, or the city. These programs are available long before kids are even close to high school age, and this can help engender the importance of exercises, health and teamwork. An additional benefit is that a coach can be a mentor and life-long guide to the teen.

 

Another thing that can be beneficial to teens is having a home basketball court right in their own backyard. A home court gives the teen a place to play, where he or she can be supervised by a parent. It may even become a place where the neighborhood comes together and relationships can grow. But perhaps most importantly, it can serve as a one-on-one place for parents and teens to become friends, and develop trust in each other. 

Ryan Muir is an athletics writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Sport Court. Follow on Twitter.