What is the Purpose of School Sports?

Youth athletics holds a major place in our lives and in our society today. This is clearly seen in the amount of money that families spend on youth sports. According to a recent Aspen Institute study, families in the U.S. spend between $30-$40 billion dollars on youth sports each year. Given the fact that so many young people play sports and that many of them play on school sponsored teams, it shouldn’t be surprising that schools are spending more and more money on athletic programs, as well. Classical schools aren’t immune to this trend. As the movement grows more and more classical schools are wading into school sports, many in a big way. In today’s episode Aaron and Ron discuss the purpose of school sports and, in the process, examine the many benefits that sports have to offer and some of the pitfalls that come with those programs.