News — YoungAthletes
Many professional athletes trace their success stories back to their formative years and having parents who encouraged them to pursue sports instead of hindering their growth by telling them to focus solely on academic work.
There is simply no substitute for having parents who are fully supportive of one’s athletic abilities, and as a mom, you surely don’t want to be the first person to stand in the way of your child’s full athletic potential. However, it’s not always easy to raise young athletes, especially if you aren’t one yourself. There are many aspects to that athletic culture and lifestyle you probably won’t ever understand, and it won’t be easy to watch your little one get impossibly tired physically, mentally, and emotionally all because of their love for sports. But don’t you worry. In...