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BUT THE CHILDREN (lemmy.world)
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[-] wewbull@feddit.uk 4 points 1 week ago

Generally all peak athletes started very young, probably because of the parent's dreams and not the child's. I would have a problem with a lot of those situations.

[-] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Yeah, my daughter had expressed interest in doing competition dance. She just had a recital this past weekend, after which she was like, you know, I don't want to give up my weekends and all my time to competition stuff. I'll still dance, for fun, but I don't need the competition. I said hell yeah, because I also don't wanna do it. I'm glad she doesn't feel pressured to be ultra competitive, and can still get enjoyment from an activity.

[-] wewbull@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago

That's good parenting IMHO. Have the kid try stuff, and if they enjoy it - great. If they fall out of love with it, move on.

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