MinnieGymMom
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- Nov 25, 2016
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My daughters level 7/8 group consists of 7 including her. She's the youngest, 8, and the oldest is 11. This past week we had a new girl come to our gym, she competed level 7 this past season so she's in my DDs training group. She's 15 and at least a foot taller than the second tallest girl in the group. As I watched the end of practice yesterday when they were on bars I noticed sort of a divide... I mean its obvious that a 15 year old isn't going to be talking about the same things as 8, 9, 10, 11 year olds but she's totally excluded. Its not just age thats "dividing" them its skills too. I have noticed with the very small amount of time I have seen them workout that they're working completely different things. She didn't compete giants last season so she's working to get those and the others are working double back dismounts and blind changes. It just very sad to me.
The question I have is for someone who is or is the mother of and older gymnast with younger training groups...My DD and her group are very close knit and hang out or have "team sleepovers" all the time. Im normally the organizer. Would it be better to have her included or would it be insulting/not at all fun for her to sleep over with 8-11 year olds.
Thank y'all!
The question I have is for someone who is or is the mother of and older gymnast with younger training groups...My DD and her group are very close knit and hang out or have "team sleepovers" all the time. Im normally the organizer. Would it be better to have her included or would it be insulting/not at all fun for her to sleep over with 8-11 year olds.
Thank y'all!