March 13, 2023
Highlights Parental behaviour has the potential to either positively or negatively impact youth athletes Current sporting contexts that frequently foster negative parental behaviour include parents “living vicariously” through their kids, the rise of youth sport professionalization and the high financial cost of youth sport This SIRCuit article offers practical tips for both parents and youth sport organizations to foster positive parent-athlete relationships In Canada, youth sport is often coupled with incidences of poor parent or guardian behaviour. News reports of […]
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