Recent stats show that there is an increasing number of kids quiting sports in their teenage years.
"it isn't fun" seems to be the message.
I think there are two parts of this. One is the parents and coaching. There is little doubt, as evidenced by TS thread, that parents drive their kids crazy. There is too much structured play and pressure to be the best and win. I don't know if it will work, but I send my kid out as often as he can to fool around with the ball or play pick up with friends....
The second, actually contrasts the first. It is the air of the entitled youth. The competitive attitude that once was is disappearing. Kids don't want to compete. They are constantly being told, by their teachers and by society that competition, stress, and pushing limits is unhealthy. They are told that being trying to be the best isn't healthy and, for the masses that aren't, might make kids feel bad.
Well, combine 1 and 2 and find a balance. Stress and competition are good, but it has to be fun and stimulating. It is alright to try to be the best....and alright not to be the best.
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news...-kid-campaign/
"it isn't fun" seems to be the message.
I think there are two parts of this. One is the parents and coaching. There is little doubt, as evidenced by TS thread, that parents drive their kids crazy. There is too much structured play and pressure to be the best and win. I don't know if it will work, but I send my kid out as often as he can to fool around with the ball or play pick up with friends....
The second, actually contrasts the first. It is the air of the entitled youth. The competitive attitude that once was is disappearing. Kids don't want to compete. They are constantly being told, by their teachers and by society that competition, stress, and pushing limits is unhealthy. They are told that being trying to be the best isn't healthy and, for the masses that aren't, might make kids feel bad.
Well, combine 1 and 2 and find a balance. Stress and competition are good, but it has to be fun and stimulating. It is alright to try to be the best....and alright not to be the best.
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news...-kid-campaign/
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