I have been reading here for years that the crazy, petty competitiveness of the parents decreases as the kids move up levels. I wasn't sure that I believed it, but I am happy to be able to report that the advent of middle school has seen the departure of the last two major CGMs and their daughters - one to the greener pasture of a gym that promised to move the gymnast (L4 last season) up to L7 and the other to competitive cheer.
DD will miss one of the girls. But, DD knew that she has wanted to quit for cheer for a couple of years, but mom pushed for gymnastics. I wish the other girl luck at her new gym, and hope the new setting will renew her enjoyment of the sport.
I am actually looking forward to a renewed enjoyment of competition season with a group of parents all genuinely rooting for all of the girls!
I may even stop by the gym and watch an hour of ptactice now that those two CGMs are no longer there watching all 16 hours a week, counting turns and complaining about which coach favors which girl and why theirs should get more attention.
DD will miss one of the girls. But, DD knew that she has wanted to quit for cheer for a couple of years, but mom pushed for gymnastics. I wish the other girl luck at her new gym, and hope the new setting will renew her enjoyment of the sport.
I am actually looking forward to a renewed enjoyment of competition season with a group of parents all genuinely rooting for all of the girls!
I may even stop by the gym and watch an hour of ptactice now that those two CGMs are no longer there watching all 16 hours a week, counting turns and complaining about which coach favors which girl and why theirs should get more attention.