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Affluent Parents Invest Heavily in Kids' Sports Today

6/13/2025

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Modern parents are pouring more time and money into their children's sports than ever before, according to a nationwide study by Ohio State University and Vassar College. This shift, particularly among affluent families, reflects a growing emphasis on education and intense parenting styles that have evolved since the 1980s.

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Modern parents are pouring more time and money into their children's sports than ever before, according to a nationwide study by Ohio State University and Vassar College. This shift, particularly among affluent families, reflects a growing emphasis on education and intense parenting styles that have evolved since the 1980s.