Every time I speak to a parent about their child's participation in team sports, I hear a story about the kid being prepared to become a professional athlete. I think it's crazy.
- The probability of getting there is practically non-existent.
- Does anyone really want their kids to dedicate that much of their lives to become an Olympic athlete in today's world? Just look at Michael Phelps. His life hasn't exactly been the one I am imagining for my kids and I won't even start with Bruce Jenner and his clan.
For children sports should be about learning how to work as a team, perseverance and staying physically active. It does not need to be a lesson in parent competitiveness, economics, marketing, market share, and legal positions.
Current situation is crazy and in need of fixing or we will end up with burnt out, jaded kids running the country in the future.
Would love to hear any ideas on how to fix this societal problem. Please share.
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