Why don't star professional athletes' kids also become stars?

David Epstein, the author of “The Sports Gene”, has shown that the children who become sport stars tend to do fewer hours a week of serious practice in their ... read more

Theres lots of pro athletes kids that have become stars. The Mannings, Mayweathers, Nortons, Winslows, Simms, Alous, Barrys, Earnhardts, Griffeys, Bonds, Hulls just a few I can think of off the top of my head. read more

Because examples of fallen stars are many, such as Alex Rodriguez and Lance Armstrong who admitted to the use of performance enhancing drugs. When a revered athlete goes astray, it can create disillusionment and even trauma. So, here’s the bottom line: Kids shouldn’t be allowed to become too attached to athletes as role models. read more