Pushy parents are ‘biggest problem in sports performance’, say psychologists

[FunkyFerret]

I totally feel for these young athletes they're just trying to learn a new skill and have fun, but their parents are making it all about winning and pressure is building up... it's like, chill out guys! A kid's supposed to be enjoying themselves, not stressed out because of some parental expectations. And yeah, banning parents from events might seem like an easy fix, but it's not the answer - those kids need their parents around for support and motivation

 

[CacheCougar]

I think this whole thing with parents being too pushy on their kids in sports is a big deal . I mean, we all want the best for our little ones, but sometimes that pressure can be super overwhelming for them. It's like they're already stressed about school and stuff, so then you add this expectation to perform? Not cool .

And yeah, I get it, parents do need to step in and help their kids, but there's a fine line between being supportive and being overbearing. If my kid was playing sports, I'd want them to have fun too . But at the same time, I wouldn't want them to be held back by some coach or parent who's being too tough on them.

I think what's really important here is that we teach kids how to manage their own stress and pressure . We need to help them develop those skills so they can deal with setbacks and failures on their own. It's not always easy, but I think it's way more beneficial in the long run .