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Raising young athletes: Don't forget that they are kids

parental pressure on Raising athletes

Source: Serna Gigante

Parents always want what is best for their kids but Serna Gigante, a mum raising an athlete, learned that putting too much pressure on children has negative impacts on their sports experience. Listen in


Highlights
  • Sometimes parents can push their children too hard
  • Intense pressure in youth athletics can taint different aspect of their lives
  • Parents support is important in working through the disappointments the sport can bring

 


 

 


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