Want to Raise a Sports Star? Don't Specialize
Early sport specialization is on the rise in youth sport. Many parents of young kids believe that more is better, that they are giving their child an edge by narrowing in on one sport, or even that it is a matter of competitive survival. The reality, however, is very different. Studies consistently document the dangers. Dangers to the child's overall development, danger in terms of injury to growing bodies, and danger from burnout.
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