Contemporary Culture: Youth Issues - Athletics
Participating in sports is a big part of the lives of many teens. Click on the following links for articles dealing with the role that Athletics plays in their lives, and the unique pressures that go along with them. For additional information on this topic, please check our news, links, and reading list pages.
Hazing: Not just for college anymore - A look at the latest hazing trends in both high school and college
Turf worship - Recognizing, understanding, and addressing trends related to children, teens and sport
Teens and fantasy sports - Online fantasy sports are huge among teens, what should parents be aware of?
Pressure Points - Today's teen athletes face an immense amount of pressure.
Keeping It All In Perspective - What kind of sport parent have you been to your teen athlete?
The Age of Sideline Rage - when parents and other non-participants get too involved...and the lesson it teaches our kids.
Winners or Losers? - We can learn valuable lessons from NOT winning.
My Week in Professional Wrestling - What lessons are being taught by one of contemproary culture's most popular "sports?"
Steroid Abuse-Getting Bigger - The rise in steroid use among teens and how our culture contributes to the problem.