y now everyone has probably heard about the college admissions scandal that has shocked so many of us around this country. The rich and famous, wealthy and elites have literally bought their kids the best education that money could buy. We’re talking about $10,000 - 15,000 to illegally boost SAT scores, $500,000 to masquerade their child as a college athletic prospect, and who knows what else took place that wasn’t caught. As a former college athlete who worked my butt off both academically and athletically to earn a legit full scholarship to Bowling Green State University, I was pissed off and appalled by the scandal. I know I’m not alone in my sentiments. But besides being ticked about what those parents did to set their kids up for success, I truly believe that they’ve also set them up for failure. Leading kids to believe that they’ve achieved something they didn’t actually earn will come to haunt them later. Teaching them that they don’t have to play by the rules based on their economic and social status could lead to a complicated life. I also believe that being truthful with your kids about their athletic ability is just as important. Many parents are afraid to be honest with their young athlete, because they’re either delusional themselves about their ability or afraid to speak the truth. This too is not good, and can could have a long-lasting negative impact on your child later in life.
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