"My boy's gonna play in the big leagueMy boy's gonna turn some headsMy boy's gonna play in the big leagueMy boy's gonna knock 'em dead..."- Tom Cochrane, "Big League"Many parents dream that with enough talent and practice, their little one could grow up to be the next "Great One" — but with more and more kids opting out of sports altogether, are we putting too much focus on success and not enough on having fun? Five years playing for UBC led to five years playing for Canada's national volleyball team. (Emily Cordon)Cordonier Carroll recommends parents step back from the sidelines and let their kids play and try new sports — without the pressure to go pro. "Let's make sure that they're happy, that they're healthy, that they're not hitting burnout, so that they hate it, because you're pushing them so much." But the chances of your little one turning into the next big thing are slim to none.

Source: CBC News January 08, 2019 15:56 UTC