The FX Factor

Episode 38: Maybe Kids Aren’t The Problem


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Australian kids are supposedly "failing" at sport. But are they really, or are we measuring them against a version of childhood that no longer exists?

In this episode of The FX Factor, Kelly explores why so many young people are being labelled too early, the difference between talent and passion, and whether we've become too focused on performance instead of helping kids find movement they genuinely enjoy.

We dive into:

  • why being "not sporty" is often the wrong label
  • the importance of finding the right sport, not just a sport
  • why changing activities isn't failure
  • the kids who often get overlooked
  • whether schools and sporting systems need to evolve
  • what success in youth sport should actually look like

A fresh and honest conversation that challenges the idea that kids are the problem and asks whether it's time to rethink how we define success in sport.

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The FX FactorBy Kelly Britter