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Episode 2517:

Kids’ sports have become a high-stakes obsession for many parents, but is all this pressure actually helping them? Jay Harrington shares his personal experience as a college athlete and dives into the unrealistic expectations surrounding youth sports. With eye-opening statistics on the slim chances of going pro, this piece challenges parents to rethink their approach and focus on the real benefits of sports: fun, teamwork, and personal growth.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/perspective-about-sports-in-our-kids-lives

Quotes to ponder:

"If you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem."

"But what does it all mean? There’s nothing wrong with high aspirations and big dreams, but the problem is that the dream is oftentimes the parent’s, not the athlete’s."

"You never throw Harrington an 0-2 curveball. Actually, you always should throw me a 0-2 curveball."

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