“Little Hercules” Was the Strongest Child in the ’90s: What Became of Him?
The Good Thing
Competing and training for important events can have both positive and negative impacts on young children. While most people only see the negative aspects of this practice, there are many who recognize the benefits of such competitions as a great source of motivation for children, even if they don’t win first place.
Traits such as perseverance and discipline that children learn along the way can carry over into adulthood and benefit their future endeavors. In addition, successful young athletes can even earn money from their competitions, which can be used for education or scholarships. Despite the criticism, Richard’s story faces, there are positive aspects to children participating in competitive sports.
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