We get a lot of sideways glances and even outright criticism for DD's gymnastics schedule - from friends and even family. We know she's not going elite or college, so they ask all the time, "what's the point?" Or, "Why doesn't she quit or you make her quit?"
And I answer, is it any different from other kids who do a ton of tennis but aren't going pro, or in the case of my nieces and nephews who do school and travel soccer, hockey, baseball, lacrosse, basketball - usually two or three teams PER SEASON?
This is where she wants to be, we can make it work, and I am choosing to support her the way they are all choosing to support their kids.
Thoughts?
And I answer, is it any different from other kids who do a ton of tennis but aren't going pro, or in the case of my nieces and nephews who do school and travel soccer, hockey, baseball, lacrosse, basketball - usually two or three teams PER SEASON?
This is where she wants to be, we can make it work, and I am choosing to support her the way they are all choosing to support their kids.
Thoughts?