In organized youth sport programs that emphasize the performance ethic there often is a corresponding emphasis on
A. sport specialization among children.
B. putting children in many different programs rather than just one or two.
C. making sure that children have fun in the programs.
D. pressuring children to quit sports once they have become skilled.
Answer: A
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a. true b. false