Mom & Dad: Parents Have Taken Over My Kids Sport. Yikes.

Published: Dec. 7, 2023, 7 p.m.

On this episode: a listener writes in from the bench. Their kid is in a sports class that\u2019s been overrun by grown-ups and siblings \u2014 on the court, doing the drills, and taking up equipment. What\u2019s going on in this class for 3-6 year olds, and is it time to give up?\n\nWe also go over our week in triumphs and fails, and then, if you\u2019re sticking around for Slate Plus: how can we purge the stuffie plague, and what other toys are collecting dust?\n\nJoin us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today\u2019s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.\xa0\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work.\n\nPodcast produced by Maura Currie and Rosemary Belson.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices