Why Do Parents Behavior Affect Children In Sports?

Parents that enjoy or even succeeded in athletic events more often then not want to see their child participate in that sport. It sometimes can be overwhelming for a kid to try and live up to a parent's expectations or dreams. In some cases the child isn’t physically athletic or simply does not want to play any sports. In today’s world we make it seem like there are no other activities a child can participate in. Despite the chances of your kid enjoying the sport parents should not force their kids to participate in athletic events because it can cause your child stress, or leave your child overall unhappy.

Parents often send their children mix signals by telling them they love them the way they are, they only want them to be happy, and later, on the field they must win. These same parents go so far as to yell or even curse at the officials and even argue with other parents. Parents of today have a growing pride in their children’s accomplishments as if their children’s’ victory belongs to, in part the parents. Sometimes parental pride and investment goes too far, and the child’s victory belongs totally to their parents. This undue stress starts early in life and gets complicated later at a time when the young teen is coping with changes they do not understand.

In “Children Need to Play, Not Compete,” Jessica Statsky argues that younger children should not be involved in overly competitive sports. Statsky wrote that organized competitive sports were to the disadvantage of children both physically and psychologically. In youth athletics, some parents and coaches put their own dreams in front of their children 's’ well-being by stressing winning. Statsky concludes “all organized sports activities” to be remade as a more enjoyable game regardless of each athlete’s ability and athleticism. The author states many issues that kids have when they are forced to play a sport just to win or that they don’t enjoy. Some kids just don 't enjoy sports, but their parents force it on them. Certain organized sports programs promote winning over physical skills and self-esteem. Statsky brings up valid points that early childhood shouldn’t involve intense physical competition, which is associated with the risk of injury to the body and mind.

In his new book Until it Hurts: America’s Obsession with Youth Sports and How it Harms Our Kids, author Mark Hyman shows how parents have turned youth sports into a high stakes game of poker at the expense of their children. Hyman’s explores the history of youth sports in our country and how it has evolved from a fun past time to much more intense sport with heavy participation of parents. This book not only takes a look into youth sports today it will expose a lot of the negativity surrounding it. Hyman does not just point the finger at other parents but offers his own account of

Each year in the United States, more than 36 million school-aged children participate in an “organized sport” (“Youth Sports Statistics”). Especially over the past few years, many studies have proved or disproved the idea that sports are beneficial for young kids. Those studies have found that youth sports have both positive and negative effects on young children, and research shows parents and coaches have the greatest effect on a child’s experience.

America’s baseball diamonds, soccer fields, hockey rinks, and basketball courts have never been so busy with children. The number of kids involved in an organized sport is not what is so groundbreaking. It’s the way in which children are playing or how their parents are arranging for them to play that may be cause for concern (Ferguson). Much controversy surrounds youth sports with the biggest disagreements coming over parental involvement and the intensity of play. Although there are many benefits for team participation, there is a growing fear that the negatives are starting to outweigh the positives.

Statsky also uses the all too common phenomenon of the overzealous parent or coach to support her thesis. She cites examples of parental brawls and coaches who rely on intimidation rather than good coaching to push their teams to victory (Statsky 629-30). Statsky seems to be saying that parents and coaches can behave in an obnoxious and even violent manner when they are part of organized sports for children, and that this behavior is yet another indication that organized sports are not suitable for children (629-30). This is a post hoc, ergo propter hoc fallacy. Though undoubtedly distressing for the children involved in these games, adult misbehavior is not an indication

Football can not only teach you about teamwork but as well as commitments and responsibilities. When on a team this is no I or me there is only us and we, that commitment is made as soon as you pledge to help your fellow teammates and participate in the sport. Most sports now in common day are not likely to be inexpensive but highly costly, especially football. The child’s parents make the commitment to pay for the registration, the equipment, and time to be there to cheer on their

Sadly, dealing with unreasonable, loud, obnoxious parents can be the most challenging part of coaching. Many coaches just want to make a difference in young lives instead of having to deal with the extra baggage of a high-strung parent. “If a parent does not like what you are doing as a coach, then there is no reason that parent can’t become a coach. One of the most difficult problems in coaching youth sports is dealing with an irate parent, but this problem can be diminished by holding parent meetings before and during the season.” (Put ‘Em In Coach, 33)

Parents and coaches are the source of motivation of the children’s. Parents always want better future and successful life for their children. When they tends to forget they responsibilities and tend to involve themselves more than they need too then things can go messy. There should be an example set for the players to learn. I like the video where a high school wrestler after

We are always very protective over things that we have a strong emotional connection with like our own kid. We would never want to see the day where our own child life and health can be in danger. After reading the article “Would I let my son play football?” by, Scott Fujita I have came to the idea that it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to let my own kid play football. In the article Scott says,” Football gave me so much, how can I bash on a game that produced so many friendships and gave me so much?”. Sports are a great way to make new friends and just overall a great habit because it keeps you fit and motivated. It can benefit his life greatly with scholarships, making the high school team and giving him the confidence he needs in order to

These days, there is too much pressure on children who participate in organized sports because of the unnecessary parental involvement they experience. A growing concern amongst those involved in youth sports is that certain aspects of parental involvement become detrimental to the development and experiences of young athletes. Early emphasis on winning, making money, and the disruption of education can exceedingly affect ones desire to further participate in a sport later on in his/her life.

INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND: When a child actively participates in sports, they are able to learn life lessons in a fun and positive atmosphere.

This paper examines the prevalence of aggression in youth sports the impact of parental role models on youth athletic participation, which can often lead to early burnouts in sports; and whether sports draw out the children’s aggressive nature. In America alone there are 30-35 million children of the ages 5-18 participating in organized youth sports in America. (Fiore, 2003) Sports may give youth positive experiences, but may also cause stress, which may result in unneeded amounts of stress. Young athletes may feel pressure from their parents to succeed in their sport; they participate in sports just for the enjoyment of learning something new and this may cause them to develop an aggressive nature.

Unfortunately, involvement in youth sports has not had the effect most parents are expecting. Instead author Carey informs the reader with disturbing statistics. He asserts 84% of parents surveyed in an issue of SportingKid magazine have witnessed ‘violent parental behavior’ toward children, coaches or official at kids’ sporting events, 80% said they had been victims of such behavior. Violence makes headlines too, as Docheff and Conn speak about a father of a 10 year old ice hockey player ‘confronts’ a coach, engages in ‘some verbal sparring’ until asked to leave. Then ‘the stressed father returns to the rink, challenges the coach again, and begins beating him while young athletes yell helplessly for the crazed parent to stop. It's too late. Two days later, a spokesperson for the hospital announces that the coach has died (par 1).’