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'Sport has become incredibly serious for many young children'

Mairead asks: has all the fun gone out of after-school activities for kids? Parents are sometimes guilty of getting involved in football teams or drama clubs and putting too much pressure on kids to excel outside of the classroom - but does this behaviour push people to do well from a young age? Listeners joined Mairead to discuss the pros and cons of encouraging competition and camaraderie among children.

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15.25 6 Nov 2023


'Sport has become incredibly serious for many young children'


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15.25 6 Nov 2023


Mairead asks: has all the fun gone out of after-school activities for kids?

Parents are sometimes guilty of getting involved in football teams or drama clubs and putting too much pressure on kids to excel outside of the classroom - but does this behaviour push people to do well from a young age?

Listeners joined Mairead to discuss the pros and cons of encouraging competition and camaraderie among children.


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