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The parental dilemma of talented children

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Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, Pages: 1 - 16

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A lot of talented children aspire to be professional athletes. They spend many hours each week practicing and competing in the hope of achieving this. To what extent should a parent permit, encourage or even force them to do so? Professional sporting success provides substantial goods and rewards. H...

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ISSN: 0094-8705 1543-2939
Published: Informa UK Limited 2024
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