Posted On: October 19th 2026, 07:26 pm
"I was with my friends. So it wasn't really boring... it's always fun."
— Simon, high school senior
For many boys, the presence of peers is often the primary anchor keeping them engaged in sports. In this most recent Aspen Institute report, focus group discussions reinforced how much boys value sports for social connection, fun, and personal growth.
Read more insights from our latest report with AIBM on the state of boys in sports at the link in our bio.
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