When Kids’ Clubs Become Toxic: How to Cope When Parents Are Part of the Problem

Kids’ clubs are supposed to be safe spaces. Whether it is swimming, football, gymnastics, dance or drama, most parents sign their children up hoping they will build confidence, friendships and skills. Yet anyone who has spent time in competitive or tightly knit clubs knows that sometimes the biggest problems are not the children — they are the adults standing on the side lines.

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