letkidsplay

Extreme sports like motocross, skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding have exploded in popularity among children in recent years. While many applaud the courage and confidence it builds, others argue that kids simply don’t belong in such high-risk environments. So, should children be banned...

Travel sports were once seen as a golden opportunity — a way for talented kids to compete at higher levels, gain exposure, and chase their athletic dreams. But let’s stop pretending: today, travel sports are increasingly becoming a luxury playground for the wealthy, not a merit-based path to...

In the age of sports specialization, the pressure on kids to pick one sport and stick with it has never been higher. Parents and coaches alike encourage children as young as 6 or 7 to focus on a single sport, promising early success and a future scholarship. But is this really in the best...

In today’s world, youth sports have become more than just a fun extracurricular activity—they’ve transformed into a cutthroat competition for scholarships, future contracts, and a “spot on the team.” But at what cost? Across the country, young athletes as young as five years old are already...