Child Abuse?

3 years ago
3

Is putting young children into organized youth sports child abuse by parents? I won't say that, most parents have good intentions, but in my opinion, putting young children into organized youth sports gets in the way of authentic natural play that is so needed by children. The organized youth sports scene is dysfunction, especially for young children. The young kids don't want to be involved in organized youth sports but do it to please their parents. At that age, getting the love of their parents is utmost in their young minds. The parents are obsessed with their kids getting a head start in the world and think they have to start young if they have any chance at all to make it. This is dysfunctional thinking as well. Let the kids play pick up games. They will be having fun and will actually enjoy playing and competing and actually learning about the game because they are not worrying about making mistakes.
In my opinion, there are no solutions for organized youth sports for very young kids. I don't think they should be involved in organized youth sports. Let them actually play.

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