I do not recommend OVER-USE nor abusing an athlete. That's the only constant in life besides Death and Taxes. Never will everyone agree with you. And you are talking about Human nature.
Most humans crave attention and affection.
Of Coarse the risk increases if you drive 100 mph and mess around as opposed to following the speed limits and rules of the road. How many blame it on an injury instead of lack of talent or skill or hard work, or just bad luck. In my immediate area there are 3 HS and 6 LLs with 600 to 700 kids each. Granted, I'm not saying that a coach should go and abuse young kids. I liken it to my auto analogy above.