Young Athletes, Couch Potatoes, and Helicopter Parents
Author | : Jessica Skolnikoff |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2013-12-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781442229808 |
ISBN-13 | : 1442229802 |
Rating | : 4/5 (802 Downloads) |
Download or read book Young Athletes, Couch Potatoes, and Helicopter Parents written by Jessica Skolnikoff and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses a variety of topics regarding the nature of “play” in our society. It takes a close look at the concept of “helicopter parenting” and the impact that hyper-involved parents have upon the play of their children. It also examines how kids are chosen for various sports team, the lack of unstructured play, specialized sports, and our hyper-competitive society. This book addresses the structural and cultural issues around the changing role of play and the way in which kids sports are viewed in our society today.