And you've gotta look at it from the parents point of view.
Play football, be good, earn a multi-million dollar contract in the NFL.
Do gymnastics, be good, represent your country in the Olympics and win medals.
Be a bodybuilder, be good, pose for middle-aged men to cover the cost of your 'roids, knock 20 years off your life or die of organ failure.
"Son, you're gonna play ball!!!"