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Neither college nor elite. I don't think they are realistic goals for 95% of the gymnastics population. I have a level 9 who does it because she loves the friends, the fitness, and the thrill of learning new skills. It's worth it to me because she knows the value of discipline and teamwork and it keeps her off the street. When the time comes to retire, she'll be a great addition to any other sports team.What are yours and your DS or DD's goals in gymnastics?
Elite? College? Be involved in a sport?
I think about all the time we put in and the money spent or the hours lost as a family and I often wonder so I wanted to ask what motivates others.
How old is she and what other team sports do you envision? My DD isn't really interested in much of anything else. But she will certainly not go down the Elite or college path either.
DD says Olympics or Level 10 I think she just wants to be "good" and all kids her age (7) think OLYMPICS!
For me personally I love the drive and overall physical fitness that Gymnastics promotes. I did the sport growing up for awhile and I know that the body awareness has helped me take on other sports and physical activities with ease...I just pick things up quickly...and I would love that for her as a life skill. Also I am not going to lie I would love to see her get some of the skills I never got to in the sport. I was a big daredevil so while some parents cringe and the bigger tricks I think it would be cool. But I am saying that now when we are working on back handsprings so what do I know?
I used to feel that way. I would so love to be back where you are today with the knowledge I have now....I would run away from the sport screaming, lol! I dont think i have ever felt such stress as a parent as I do watching a beam routine....Also I am not going to lie I would love to see her get some of the skills I never got to in the sport. I was a big daredevil so while some parents cringe and the bigger tricks I think it would be cool. But I am saying that now when we are working on back handsprings so what do I know?