My 3 year old has taken up parkour. How do I keep her from killing herself? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world to c/parenting@lemmy.world

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So my three year old has, since she was little, been really into jumping. I try to warn her that she could seriously injure herself, but this hasn't happened yet so she doesn't think I'm serious. But she jumps over and off anything. Sisters bunk bed to the armchair 2 meters away? No problem. Bunk bed to the floor? Sticks the landing every time. I swear my partner must have cheated on me with a f##king spider monkey.

How do I convince her to not do the jumps that could break her ankle if she lands wrong? I'm not getting through to her. I'm happy she is physically active, but she's taking the piss.

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[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Get her to a kids gym, they'll teach her how to land safely at least. I haven't done gymnastics for 30 years but when i go for a sixer i still auto roll to minimise injury.

[-] Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

We've definitely considered a gymnastics class for her. She lands like a chimp. Ie she lands on bended knees and rolls to distribute the force. She jumps further and from higher up than her 10 year old sister. If I weren't genuinely concerned for her safety I'd just be impressed. But she definitely lands correctly already.

[-] trolololol@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

This is the answer. It also covers the possibility that all she needs is to spend energy once a day and will be a chill kid the rest of the day.

Does she run a lot if she's taken to an open area?

[-] Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Not so much. If she can't get airborne, she complains about walking and wants to be carried.

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