As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 30, 25

Pressure from overbearing coaches and parents in increasingly professionalized youth sports is causing emotional harm and injuries in children, according to research.

Youth Sports Training: Why Some Preteens Are Turning to Private Coaches - The New York Times
More preteens are hiring private coaches as youth sports grow more competitive, driven by parents seeking an edge for their children.
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For College Applicants, Pressure to Make Summers Count Has Gotten Even Worse - WSJ
Ambitious high-schoolers now feel pressure to specialize in summer activities as early as freshman year to craft a coherent narrative for college admissions.
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The Revolution of Rising Expectations - by Zvi Mowshowitz
Rising expectations and requirements, not declining data, make it harder for families to afford a socially acceptable lifestyle despite material improvements.
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