Is the “70% quit youth sports by 13” stat misleading? A new take on participation data

A Reddit discussion questions the popular “70% of kids quit sports by 13” claim, arguing (via Aspen Institute-related info) that the way participation is measured by individual sport can make the dropout narrative look worse than it is. The post suggests kids may be switching sports rather than quitting athletics altogether, which matters for how leagues and parents interpret participation trends.