Advertisement

'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.

Share this article

15.25 6 Nov 2023


'Sport has become incredibly serious for many young children'


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Don’t Miss: Hokum, Man on Fire...

00:10:49

Don’t Miss: Hokum, Man on Fire, Running Point

Lunchtime Live

00:10:49


Should local authorities insta...

00:17:32

Should local authorities install more CCTV cameras in their areas?

Lunchtime Live

00:17:32


Irish Emigration To Britain

00:53:58

Irish Emigration To Britain

Talking History With Patrick Geoghegan

00:53:58


Extra: The Power of Plankton

00:19:48

Extra: The Power of Plankton

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:19:48