You're absolutely right! It really does feel like youth sports have gone way overboard. "Let the kids play" should be the mantra.
More opportunities for kids to play sports can definitely be a good thing—getting active, learning teamwork, building skills. But I seriously question the motives of some of the adults running youth sports these days. It often feels less about the kids and more about money, ego, or some misguided idea of "success." We need to get back to what's best for the kids, not the adults' agendas.
Thank you. Youth sports have gotten out of control. Let the kids play.
You're absolutely right! It really does feel like youth sports have gone way overboard. "Let the kids play" should be the mantra.
More opportunities for kids to play sports can definitely be a good thing—getting active, learning teamwork, building skills. But I seriously question the motives of some of the adults running youth sports these days. It often feels less about the kids and more about money, ego, or some misguided idea of "success." We need to get back to what's best for the kids, not the adults' agendas.