Culture
The Sideline Effect
You’ve seen it. One parent shouts, “Ref, open your eyes!” Another pumps a fist after a great pass. A third quietly claps, smiling as players hustle back on defense. Same game—completely different lessons. A new study from Sweden by Erik Andersson (Sport, Education and Society, 2020) explores how parental behavior in youth soccer not only shapes kids’ […]
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