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Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged

August 20, 2024

Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged

a young woman kicks a ball at a soccer goal

A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports – but particularly among more privileged, educated families.

A national survey found that about 70% of Americans born in the ’90s and reaching age 18 by 2015-16 said they took part in organized sports through recreational, school, or club teams. This finding showed a rather steady increase in organized sports participation across generations. Slightly more than half of those born in the ’50s reported participating in organized youth sports.

https://news.osu.edu/organized-youth-sports-are-increasingly-for-the-privileged

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