Hilary Levey Friedman
Playing to Win
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520276765
- author:
- Hilary Levey Friedman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 355
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In a culture where family time is increasingly scarce, many parents are turning to competitive activities for their children. This phenomenon has given rise to a "second shift" for kids, one that is suffused with competition rather than mere participation.
The motivations behind this trend are complex and multifaceted. For many parents, the primary concern is their child's access to high-quality educational credentials - a key factor in securing a spot at top universities like the Ivy League. Competitive activities such as sports and the arts are seen as essential proving grounds for developing a competitive habitus.
This belief, shaped by factors of reality, perception, class, and gender, has a profound impact on how parents envision their children's futures and the structure of their daily lives. It also affects what the children themselves think about their lives and the competitive landscapes of the activities they participate in.
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