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Let Them Be Kids: What Youth Sports Should Really Teach

Original: Let them be kids: Rediscovering what sports are really meant to teach

A commentary argues that youth sports have drifted away from their core purpose, urging adults to let children simply play rather than face intense pressure to win or specialise early. It reflects a wider debate among parents, coaches and educators about burnout, over-competition and protecting the joy of the game for young athletes.

Why now: Ongoing concern among parents and coaches about pressure and burnout in youth sports.

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