{"product_id":"young-athletes-couch-potatoes-and-helicopter-parents-the-productivity-of-play-9781442229792","title":"Young Athletes, Couch Potatoes, and Helicopter Parents: The Productivity of Play","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jessica Skolnikoff | Robert Engvall\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Cultural \u0026amp; Social Aspects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses a variety of topics regarding the nature of \"play\" in our society. It takes a close look at the concept of \"helicopter parenting\" and the impact that hyper-involved parents have upon the play of their children. It also examines how kids are chosen for various sports team, the lack of unstructured play, specialized sports, and our hyper-competitive society. This book addresses the structural and cultural issues around the changing role of play and the way in which kids sports are viewed in our society today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46501281169559,"sku":"9781442229792","price":9529.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781442229792.webp?v=1769196382","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/young-athletes-couch-potatoes-and-helicopter-parents-the-productivity-of-play-9781442229792","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}