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Pro Parents

By John Parker
EXPN.com

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Take a young, talented and motivated kid who likes to skate or bike. Outfit said youngster with all the best gear, take him or her to every park and training camp in the country and keep tabs to make sure the airs get higher and the flip tricks stay consistent. Remind your young rider about the contests, money and pros on the circuit, and don't hesitate to add on a bit of guilt—the trips to the skatepark, and the cost and maintenance of equipment. Keep this up for a few years and what do yo ...

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