For New-Sport Athletes, High School Finishes 2nd
Thursday September 21, 2006
What a fascinating article in the New York Times. It profiles young athletes in sports like skateboarding and surfing that leave high school to pursue their careers in the sport. But a more interesting side note is the attitude of their parents (read: managers) about sport versus education. I know my kids were into more traditional sports like soccer, running and ballroom dance, but not at the sacrifice of their education. Read the article and then share your comments about this phenomenon!
Comments
As a former teacher, and a guy whose family is heavily involved in education, I’m sure you can guess how I feel about this trend.
It’s getting more and more difficult for kids to be kids, anymore. School is only partly about education; the rest is learning how to…be. I simply don’t think it’s healthy for kids to grow up in these environments.