Why we should consider taking the winning and losing out of youth sports, by wjsullivan
On the other hand, winners are at risk of developing a superiority complex; they can become overconfident and believe they are better than other people. The pressure to continue winning may also fuel anxiety that persists long after practice ends. Some may subject themselves to questionable diets or supplements in an attempt to enhance performance.
But perhaps the most pernicious problem with competition is the habit of comparing oneself to another, weighing one’s own worth against someone else. Given the bruising that competition brings, we need to blow the whistle on this behavior and examine whether it’s worth it.Sports are so entrenched within our culture that we neglect to consider why physical contests are captivating.
For most people, that’s enough to put the competitive elements of youth sports in the penalty box. But others feel that a winner is deserving if opponents are equally matched. So, before we throw the competition out of the game for unnecessary roughness, let’s replay this claim in slow-motion.People have long admired unusual athletic abilities. Professional athletes are paid astronomical salaries, and students are awarded handsome scholarships for their physical prowess.
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