PARENTAL PRESSURE IN SPORTS: A Victim of Others' Passion
- Outcoach
- Jun 16
- 1 min read
Understanding, Preventing, and Better Supporting Your Child
Encouraging a child to play sports is essential—but it should always remain a source of joy, not stress. Parental pressure, even when unintentional, can weigh heavily on young athletes. Demands for performance, fear of disappointing, and overly high expectations are just a few of the factors that can harm a child’s motivation, well-being, and personal development.
This guide highlights the warning signs to watch for, the common mistakes to avoid, and the positive behaviors to adopt. By valuing effort over results, respecting the child’s pace, and fostering confidence rather than anxiety, parents can become powerful allies. The goal is simple: to make sports a space for growth, enjoyment, and progress—free from unnecessary pressure.
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What are the physical and mental consequences for the child?
Sport burnout: mental and physical overexertion
Loss of self-confidence: constant fear of failure
Early dropout from sport
Emotional disorders: anxiety, depression, loss of self-esteem
Deterioration of the parent-child relationship: conflicts, resentment
Injuries due to excessive training or not listening to the body
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