M: Please hear me out. I don’t want our son to spend his afternoons doing something he hates, even if it might prepare him for the future. What about getting him to join a sport, like soccer? From all the running and training, he could become quite athletic. Not to mention the great physical benefits from exercising outside every day.

W: Um, I don’t think he should be doing something so challenging with all his breathing issues. What about playing an indoor sport, like badminton? The environment is easier to control, and he can still get a good workout, in addition to improving his hand-eye coordination. Besides, I could teach him some of the basics from my time as a badminton player.

M: Um, I’m thinking team sports should be the way to go. There’s nothing like playing as part of a unit to accomplish a goal like winning a game or even a championship. He could try basketball since many of the courts are indoors now and it’s a sport that could help him understand team spirit while cooperating with others. Maybe he could even join the school basketball team when he’s ready.

W: Oh, oh, what about volleyball? It’s a team sport and they often have mixed-gender teams so he could socialize with both girls and boys. It’s not as popular as some sports, which means he has better odds of possibly getting an athletic scholarship in the future. I also believe you were a beach volleyball athlete yourself not so long ago.

M: As I’ve said many times before, beach volleyball and indoor volleyball are completely different.

Q12: Why is the woman opposed to their son joining a sport like soccer?
Q13: What does the man suggest their son try in order to understand team spirit?
Q14: What is one of the woman’s considerations in choosing a sport for her son?
Q15: What does the man say about beach volleyball?