학술논문

Inside the Crazy Culture of Kids Sports. (cover story)
Document Type
Article
Source
TIME Magazine. 7/12/1999, Vol. 154 Issue 2, p52. 9p. 9 Color Photographs, 1 Graph.
Subject
*RECREATION
*CHILDREN'S health
*ATHLETICS
*PARENT-child relationships & society
SOCIAL aspects
Language
ISSN
0040-781X
Abstract
Examines the high number of children involved in athletics in the United States. Busyness of children's sports schedules; Participation in multiple sports and teams at one time; Rising expectations in athletics for children; Recruitment by children's coaches; Goals of participation, including scholarships; Benefits of participating in sports; Time and expense involved; Concept of fun and unstructured play; Influence of parents upon children's performance; Critics of those who overparticipate. INSET: Poor Kids Need a Sporting Chance, Ron Stodghill II.