3. Almost half of parents say their children fell behind in school last year
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A new survey reveals about 4 in 10 parents say their children fell behind in school last year. The national survey, from the Kaiser Family Foundation, showed that kids fell behind in more ways than just academics. Roughly one-third said at least one of their children fell behind in social and emotional skills. About 30 percent claimed at least one of their children suffered from mental health or behavioral problems during the pandemic. The problems appear to have been especially prominent for children who studied remotely for the entire year. Many of those parents told researchers their child struggled to concentrate and complete assignments. This data comes as we start another school year under the influence of COVID-19.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
