How parents have taken the fun out of games

Six-year-old Christian Waldron gets a tennis lesson in the Bronx. (New York Times)

By Brion O'Connor

April 5, 2009

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Rarely has a book left me feeling so conflicted. Part confession, part cautionary tale, Mark Hyman's little book carries a big message about the "hostile takeover" of youth sports by adults. "Until It Hurts" is a must read, but it's not an easy read. We're likely to see ourselves, but unlikely to like what we see. (Full article: 677 words)