Thanks to Paris 2024, my kid wants to be an Olympian. What do I do now?

By Alberto Filgueiras, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia

Children all over Australia have been watching the Olympics. At school and at home they have seen athletes win medals, waving flags and doing victory dances. For many this will be the first time they remember seeing the games.

For some kids, this may be the start of a dream to become an Olympian and even win a gold medal.

As a parent, how do you help your child approach their new-found enthusiasm?

Sport is not just about winning

The medals, finals and Olympic celebrations are very exciting. When children watch the Olympics, they see athletes as rock…

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