Leading up to the Olympics, I couldn't help but notice the way commentators talked about Simone Biles. Usually when we talk about the media's negative effects on high profile individuals like Simone, we're used to it being more or less overt bullying that is the cause of distress amongst these celebrities. However, the way the media has covered Simone Biles reminds me a lot of parents with high expectations for their children, who (sometimes unintentionally) put huge amounts of pressure on their kids. And I remember thinking, even just a couple days ago during the qualifiers, that they need to stop talking about her like she's superhuman. That amount of pressure is unfair, even if the comments are well-intended. I, as a spectator, was feeling the pressure--I can't imagine how Simone has been feeling!
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