For years parents have been saying that their kid’s sports programs have been getting more expensive, more time consuming and more competitive.
What was once just a common complaint has finally been given some merit with a recent Ohio State study.
A rapidly changing sports environment has left many parents confused, while others are focused on getting their kid into a program from the second they can walk.
What effect does this have on children, and what effect does it have on parents? Not only that, but these programs are as expensive as ever.
What responsibility do parents have when it comes to supporting and enrolling their children in sports, and what should they look out for in an ever-changing environment?
How have youth sports changed from neighborhood pickup games to $1 billion industry?
Guests:
- Christopher Knoester, research chair, Ohio State Sports and Society Initiative
- Christopher Bjork, professor of education, Vassar College
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