Some people think competitive sports for youth is good because it can help with health, on the other hand some people think that competitive sports for the youth is bad because it can cause injuries. Research shows, however, that competitive sports for the youth can cause pressure, and emotional burnouts. One reason is competitive sports can cause children to quit, When Faigenbaum asks children who've quit and why they're no longer interested in sports, their typical response is: "It's not fun anymore." They wanted to have a good time, make friends and learn something new, he says. But making the game all about hard-core training and the final score, will cause many children to sideline themselves (“Pushing Too Hard Too Young” 2004). Faigenbaum’s quote proves that
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This goal can become a catalyst leading to destructive behaviors to an athlete’s overall physical health and well-being (“Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at High School Level”, 2015). Not to mention completive sports can cause emotional burn outs, Jane Brody said that for many children and adolescents, the problem is the opposite of being sedentary. Encouraged by parents and coaches, many with visions of glory and scholarships, too many young athletes are being pushed — or are pushing themselves — to the point of breaking down, physically and sometimes emotionally (2010, “For Children in Sports, a Breaking Point”). This illustrates that a reason that competitive sports are bad for children is that they can have a break down or an emotional burn out. While it may be true that competitive sports can be heathy and help you make friends, but you can get bad injuries like concussions and you could get to in the game and hurt other player or yourself if you are injured and you keep playing. Mr. Hyman said Every year more than 3.5 million children under 15 require medical treatment for sports injuries, nearly half of which are the result of simple overuse (“For Children in Sports, a Breaking
This goal can become a catalyst leading to destructive behaviors to an athlete’s overall physical health and well-being (“Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at High School Level”, 2015). Not to mention completive sports can cause emotional burn outs, Jane Brody said that for many children and adolescents, the problem is the opposite of being sedentary. Encouraged by parents and coaches, many with visions of glory and scholarships, too many young athletes are being pushed — or are pushing themselves — to the point of breaking down, physically and sometimes emotionally (2010, “For Children in Sports, a Breaking Point”). This illustrates that a reason that competitive sports are bad for children is that they can have a break down or an emotional burn out. While it may be true that competitive sports can be heathy and help you make friends, but you can get bad injuries like concussions and you could get to in the game and hurt other player or yourself if you are injured and you keep playing. Mr. Hyman said Every year more than 3.5 million children under 15 require medical treatment for sports injuries, nearly half of which are the result of simple overuse (“For Children in Sports, a Breaking