CuriousCate
Proud Parent
- Jul 12, 2016
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My DD is training level 4 (testing in a few weeks). Historically, the level 4s practice 13 hours a week, divided among 4 days. I have just heard from several parents, who are usually much more "in the know" than I am that the gym is considering adding an "optional" 5th practice day for the level 4s, to bring the hours to 16 a week.
So, my question is is this day really optional or am I making it more likely that my child will not move to level 5 in one season if I choose not to send her for the extra practice? Assuming my kid makes level 4 (I'm never sure where things stand), I think that 5 days a week is just too much as she will only be in second grade next year. It may be fine over the summer, but beyond that, I doubt it. Am I doing her a disservice if I choose not to let her do this? (I'm not sure that she would even want to, but even if she did, I just don't think *I* would want her to...). To her, at this point, gym is still a social thing and it would devastate her not to move up with her group, so obviously I want to help her keep up if possible, but 5 days? yikes!
So, my question is is this day really optional or am I making it more likely that my child will not move to level 5 in one season if I choose not to send her for the extra practice? Assuming my kid makes level 4 (I'm never sure where things stand), I think that 5 days a week is just too much as she will only be in second grade next year. It may be fine over the summer, but beyond that, I doubt it. Am I doing her a disservice if I choose not to let her do this? (I'm not sure that she would even want to, but even if she did, I just don't think *I* would want her to...). To her, at this point, gym is still a social thing and it would devastate her not to move up with her group, so obviously I want to help her keep up if possible, but 5 days? yikes!