The following is excerpted from an online article posted by StudyFinds
Gen Z is feeling the economic slump.
About 17% of parents with kids in youth sports are convinced their child is destined for professional stardom. It’s a dream that comes with an eight-hour weekly commitment and hundreds of dollars in annual equipment costs, but the reality check might hurt more than a bad tackle.
A Talker Research survey of 4,150 athletes, parents, and coaches reveals that one in six parents believe they’re raising the next pro athlete. Even more telling, two-thirds of parents think their child performs above average compared to peers. The math doesn’t quite add up, but the conviction does.
Source: StudyFinds
https://studyfinds.org/1-in-6-parents-think-theyre-raising-the-next-lebron-james/