Why is Sports Charter

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Kids Need It Now

Athletics provide opportunities for young people to learn life skills for success. Successful Sports Character programs promote hands-on learning through teachable moments that reinforce the value of good charater traits like: integrity, coachability, perseverance, positive attitude, respect, and the ability to work well with others.

So, what are the obstacles kids face today that derail good character skills?

54% of teens are afraid of auditioning or “trying-out” in

order to be a part of something.

40% of teens are afraid of peer pressure or not fitting in with people at school.

33.7% of teens are stressed out over test

taking.

91% of teens have been a victim of

bullying. 3% admitted to having been a bully and now

regret their actions.

5% said they were bullied because they were “poor”.

4% said they were bullied for having physical or learning disability.

75.5% of teens worry about poor

academic performance or not

getting good grades.

Charles Barkley proclaimed he wasn’t a role model, yet kids still ranked famous athletes among the most “admired people” in their lives (73%) — second only to their parents (92 %).

Kids View on Athletes74% of kids believe it is common for sports figures to yell at a referee or official. 62% believe it’s okay to taunt or “trash-talk” an opponent.

52% understand the use of banned substances to get an edge on the competition.46% condone taking cheap shots or hitting an opponent.

24 % of kids surveyed said it isn’t necessary to study hard and finish school if you are successful at sports. 34% also believe sports stars received special treatment if they break the law….

Isn’t it time for youth to have a

fresh mindset on what good

character really means?

At The C.A.R.E. Foundation,

is dedicated to making an impact on Youth

Recreation and Sports Character Programs

Contact us today on how you can help.

CARE-FOUNDATION.ORGThank you.

Resource InformationABCnewsgo.com: Study says kids emulate athletes http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/story?id=100296Stage of Life.com: Statistics about Teens and Fear, Statistics about teens and bullyinghttp://www.stageoflife.com/StageHighSchool/OtherResources/Statistics_on_High_School_Students_and_Teenagers.aspx