The Money Gap Between High School and Pro Sports

Ron Sen, MD, who competed against neighboring Stoneham athletes while growing up, writes for armchairgm.com:

"We think very little of paying exorbitant prices for star athletes, exclusive seats, memorabilia and team insignia-laden clothing, but won't support our young people.

The benefits of athletic participation for girls are well known, better grades and graduation rates, less osteoporosis and breast cancer, lower substance abuse, fewer teen pregnancies, increased self-esteem and lower depression rates."

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