Parents Interesting quote

[hannahsmom]

I started reading a book by Peter Vidmar that has a section for parents on raising gymnasts. There was an interesting quote I found in it. It's simple, I know, but I thought it was a great way to say it:

"The athletes must own their own goals; their parents can't own the goals for them."

 

[thnkGd4kds]

That's awesome! Yes, they must own this sport; it's theirs, not ours! Thanks for sharing . . .

 

[bogwoppit]

Great quote and totally true about all things kids do.

 

[gym law mom]

Great quote and something we should all try to remember.

 

[emandelsmom]

Wonderful quote. I have had to realize this on my own. As much as I want daughter to get her skills fast, she isn't going to pick up quickly. But when she does through determination and hard work and dedication to the sport they are BEAUTIFUL. She moves at her own pace and speed. these are her goals.