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Parental Role in Competition Success

Winning competitions requires training & preparation as well as hard-working parents. Biological advantages are not sufficient without an enabling environment.

A study by psychologists of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln showed that parental influence was strong in children who attain success in national and world championships in sports. They supported the children financially, as well as creating an environment that allowed their talent to thrive. Many sports competitions require training from a young age. Training in skating typically begins at the age of 2, while musicians typically learn their first lessons at the age of 3.According to psycholog...

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