Child Sport Stars
Children’s sport has become increasingly specialized, with a focus on entering sport at a young age, choosing a single year-round sport, engaging in sport-specific training, and early and regular competition. With precocious development and talent, infallible family support, and all the right opportunities, some of these young athletes quickly become sport stars, complete with the expectations of professional athletes. With the promise of professional contracts, university scholarships, and lucrative sponsorships, the potential for exploitation and harm is an ever-present danger for these young athletes. ...
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