Flyaway
Proud Parent
I think you may need to research and understand just how lofty of a goal college Gymnastics is, let alone making it to elite. There’s nothing wrong with letting kids dream big, but please understand that the chances of making it on a college team are very slim. It’s nothing to bank on that’s for sure. There was a great article floating around chalkboard that break down the numbers about how many actually make it.
Yes! This is why all the insta-gymmies on YT and Instagram annoy me so much. Parents see that and think it's not only NORMAL for a 6 year old to be on an "elite" path, but also think that's how you have to do it. Then they do things like homeschool BECAUSE of gym or drive ridiculous hours and distances when their kiddo is still learning mill circles. There may be a time and a place for that sort of commitment, but seriously, don't take it so seriously yet! It should be fun! the little "Ellen" gymnast is not Olympics bound yet and no other 6 year old is yet either!
Sorry, this is not really directed at you OP. Please don't take it personally. Just know that you can relax a little about all of it right now.