Will my kid be a pro athlete? Study finds what parents think

December 1, 2025

Will my kid be a pro athlete? Study finds what parents think

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Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be.

Most parents have more realistic expectations of their children’s future athletic achievement, a new study finds. But a substantial minority believe their kids will beat the odds and become collegiate, pro or even Olympic athletes.