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[MILgymFAM]

I came across these on a forum that has nothing to do with gymnastics, but found them apt.

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebat...ldhood-talent-should-not-be-a-duty-to-fulfill

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7280256

 

[Popcorn]

Thank you for these links. I am not a taskmaster, but my son's coach is (I suspect this is the norm rather than the exception). I find it hard to watch how much criticism there is and how little praise. The "culture" of gymnastics being what it is, may actually help my son be more well-rounded (since let's face it, the whole world isn't going to tell our kids they love them just the way they are).

Bottom line: You get your hugs at home. So I make sure to hug my kids a lot at home. And then send them out into the world ready for people who will say "Get in the water and swim!"