ArticlesCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingKeeping it in perspectiveMotivating childrenParent ZoneParents perspective ‘The Race to the Bottom’ and ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ – A nightmare mix for sporting parents and their children by Gordon MacLelland 25th January 2018 written by Gordon MacLelland 25th January 2018 26.3K You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us Keeping up Jones'Race to Nowhere 1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Gordon MacLelland previous post New Zealand Sporting Legends Message to Parents – Let kids be kids! next post 20 ways parents can help their children have a positive sporting experience Related Articles Sports Parent Conversation Starters 3: ‘How do Lobsters... 27th October 2025 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with... 3rd October 2025 Are there things about “Modern Day Sports Parenting”... 15th September 2025 Adapting As a Parent: The wider impact of... 12th September 2025 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with... 3rd September 2025 Developing Humility in our Young Athletes – ‘A... 12th August 2025 Camden Swiss Cottage Swimming Club Partnership 7th July 2025 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with... 3rd July 2025 Creating a Positive Parent Culture 2nd July 2025 Why do your play sport and what is... 11th June 2025