Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--And Why It Matters Flanagan Linda
Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Awards 2022A close look at how big money and high stakes have transformed youth sports, turning once healthy, fun activities for kids into all-consuming…
Specifikacia Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--And Why It Matters Flanagan Linda
Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Awards 2022A close look at how big money and high stakes have transformed youth sports, turning once healthy, fun activities for kids into all-consuming endeavors--putting stress on children and families alikeSome 75% of American families want their kids to play sports. Athletics are training grounds for character, friendship, and connection; at their best, sports insulate kids from hardship and prepare them for adult life. But youth sports have changed so dramatically over the last 25 years that they no longer deliver the healthy outcomes everyone wants. Instead, unbeknownst to most parents, kids who play competitive organized sports are more likely to burn out or suffer from overuse injuries than to develop their characters or build healthy habits. What happened to kids' sports? And how can we make them fun again?