Overzealous sports parents tend to project their ambitions onto their children, often at the expense of the child's autonomy and enjoyment.
This episode will reflect on whether you're negatively interfering with your child's sporting activities.

Being an overzealous sports parent often involves pushing a child too hard in athletics, sometimes to the detriment of their enjoyment and well-being. You know, this behavior can manifest in excessive pressure to perform, constant criticism, or intense involvement in every aspect of their child's sports life. It may stem from good intentions to see their child succeed, but it can lead to burnout, stress, and a strained parent-child relationship. 

Here are signs that you might be an overzealous sports parent:
- It is more about You than it is about your Child.
- Your attention is only on the result.
- You're quick to talk about your child's sporting exploit.
- You don't have much connection with your child outside of sport.
- You protect them from adversity.

So as a parent, balancing support with allowing the child to develop their interests and pace is crucial for fostering a healthy athletic experience.

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