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Guess im gonna have to have a talk with thee DH about just dropping off, (we get there a little early) so maybe staying with her till they start, and then going somewhere and then coming back for the last few minutes. We were just worried about leaving her there, but as I am reading it looks like its good for her.
I think it depends very much on the child, the gym and the family. And perhaps what you are anxious about. If your child is young and wants you there, that's one decision. I have a 12 year old who could care less if I'm there or not. If you are worried about her safety, her coach's behavior, or another child on the team teasing or something, then that's a different set of factors. If you think the coach or gym won't communicate a potential injury to you, then I'd probably look for a different gym, but that would be me. Also factoring in there would be, what would you be doing if you weren't at practice and does being at practice impact other kids in the family? Even if my child wanted me there, if it was a negative impact on the rest of the family then it might be time to explore dropping off.
I think it depends very much on the child, the gym and the family. And perhaps what you are anxious about. If your child is young and wants you there, that's one decision. I have a 12 year old who could care less if I'm there or not. If you are worried about her safety, her coach's behavior, or another child on the team teasing or something, then that's a different set of factors. If you think the coach or gym won't communicate a potential injury to you, then I'd probably look for a different gym, but that would be me. Also factoring in there would be, what would you be doing if you weren't at practice and does being at practice impact other kids in the family? Even if my child wanted me there, if it was a negative impact on the rest of the family then it might be time to explore dropping off.
My daughter is a young Level 3 (going into next season). She's only been practicing about 4-5 hours /week so far at Level 2. My husband and I split the time at practice so that one of us is always there. She likes that we watch; and I have to say-- I really enjoy it too! I have other children though who join me. They have fun with other siblings, etc...but do reach their limit. As pr actice time increases to 8-9 hours this next year--I know I'm going to have to start dropping her off some-- for the sake of my other kiddos. It's not fair to them--as they haven't chosen the sport. But I'm nervous. She doesn't really need me there the whole time--I'm sure coaches would call me if there was an emergency-- it's mostly just me being anxious. I drop her off at school--but that feels different--they don't fly off of high equipment there. How do you all balance watching practice with other family demands etc. What age/other factors helped you feel better about leaving them at the gym?