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As a dad, this fall has been quite the game-changer. In the space of a month our eldest has begun school, and also begun playing on her first team sport.

Especially for girls, I think being part of a team is absolutely instrumental in a healthy growing-up. Reaching back to the college days, some of those for who I have the fondest memories - and who I respect most of all - are those who played team sports. Whether my kids end up playing for the fun of it, or receiving scholarships from CU or Stanford is completely besides the point. Instead, I would rather take away the benefits that camaraderie and exercise will provide.