3crazymonkeys
Proud Parent
- May 11, 2016
- 25
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Hi. My son just turned 9 a couple months ago. He is level 6 this year. He was doing great but recently he started getting frustrated over skills. One that he used to be able to do and lost but also bonus skills that he's still learning. He is fully ready and capable to compete level 6 but has lost confidence in himself. He competed level 5 for 2 years and crushed his second year. His confidence was sky high at the end of season. The problem is that he gets very grumpy, almost to the point of a temper tantrum, in practice over these skills. He had moments before but never consistent for weeks like it has now. He's also back to crying during strength which he hasn't done the last couple years. His gym went through a lot of changes with coaches over the summer which was tough for him but has settled down now. He's having no problems emotional/behavior wise at school or home. Just gym. He says he still likes gym and doesn't want to stop. He still wants to go and be with friends. Just gets frustrated there when things don't go as well as he wants them too. He's definitely a perfectionist. Has anyone gone through this? Any advice? I talk to him about expected behavior, being a good teammate, things take time, etc but doesn't always help. When he's tired it's worse but he should be getting plenty of sleep and doesn't act tired at home.