Dark side of competitive sports: Hyper-controlling parents, anxiety
Sunday, 11 August 2024
A recent under-16 tennis tournament in Mumbai highlighted a growing issue in competitive sports: hyper-controlling parents pressuring young athletes. Sports psychologists noted higher anxiety and burnout among children due to parental pressure. Instances like a player being threatened by an opponent's mother point to the detrimental impact on sportsmanship and mental well-being.
A recent under-16 tennis tournament in Mumbai highlighted a growing issue in competitive sports: hyper-controlling parents pressuring young athletes. Sports psychologists noted higher anxiety and burnout among children due to parental pressure. Instances like a player being threatened by an opponent's mother point to the detrimental impact on sportsmanship and mental well-being.
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