10 - Is this Even Worth It?

About this episode

The episode evaluates the worth of youth sports in relation to family values and pressures.

No parking. No seats. High fees. Big emotions. At some point, we've all wondered: Is this even worth it? In this episode, we zoom out and evaluate youth sports honestly — the cost, the chaos, the pressure — and ask whether it's serving our kids, our family and our values. For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com .

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Brenneman

Topics covered

• youth sports
• parenting
• family values
• cost of sports
• pressure in sports

Keywords

• youth sports
• parenting
• family
• cost
• pressure
• chaos
• emotions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: charliespaniard.com

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