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Originally Posted by henryrobinett  Agassi was not damage physically or emotionally. He had a rebellious period where he did resent missing out on some of his childhood. But I'm sorry damaged? Serious damage? And nothing physical about it. He grew up to value the game and be thankful he had the opportunity to play at the level he did. Without that early training, it would not have been possible. |
You obviously have never actually listened to a word Agassi has had to say on the subject I guess because it doesn't jibe with your received wisdom. I saw an interview with him only recently on this exact subject. He says explicitly he hated it, he was miserable, he resents it to this day and would do anything to have his childhood back. He feels incredibly emotionally damaged and more than that violated by his own parents.