Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (1) ______ about their children's career. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (2) ______ starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other interests have to take second place. Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (3) ______ from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. Many parents are understandably concerned that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport (4) ______ an early age. What is clear is that very (5) ______ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.

Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (1) ______ about their children's career. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it