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Just seeing this today & I have to say I could have written it :) Guess I'm a sap too! Now that my DD is retired from gymnastics & can look back with total pride for all she accomplished as a gymnast. Thank you for expessing my same thoughts & feelings so beautifully!

Boy, oh boy, has the CB changed!!! I haven't logged on here in sooo long. If you any of you remember me, my DD had severe fear issues/mental blocks. Seeking help & guidance for her was what lead me to find the CB. I ended up making a lot of friends on this on-line community :D! Just an...

Both of my DD's (including my gymnast) were pretty "fried" after coming home from the SAT's. Both fell asleep on the sofa for several hours. I realize everyone is different, but I know my DD's would NOT recommend trying to compete at a meet after enduring SAT testing. In fact my gymnast scatched...

Oh, I forgot to mention that although my DD won't be doing gymnastics in college, her gymnastics experiences has really helped her college admissions prospects. She has discussed her "fear struggles" in the sport during college admission interviews. The admissions officers have been highly...

I've gone through the exact same feelings about my DD doing this sport. She struggles with fear issues & it's so hard to watch her her put herself through this torture sometimes :(. I know there are so many other things she's good at, that would be easy for her to do. But that is exactly the...

My DD is a senior in highschool this year & sounds like you & her are experiencing a lot of the same feelings & emotions. It's all part of growing up & moving on to new things; exciting, yet scary & a bit sad at the same time. I suppose "bittersweet" is the proper term. Sounds like you've...

I didn't understand that when it came up either!?! She just had it pulled back like most gymnasts do. I don't know what people expected? It wasn't the prom, it was the Olympics!

What should be a happy time to celebrate for both Gabrielle & Excalibur, has become such a sad & ugly situation all the way around. I think both Gabrielle & Excalibur need some have some professional PR help & I think Oprah should fund it for both of them. She took an already touchy situation &...

Oops! Sorry just found someone posted this article already in the parents forum. Although it would be interesting to hear input from some gymnasts themselves regarding how they feel about post meet parental discussions.

What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One | ThePostGame Hello! I haven't posted in ages! I saw this article pop up on Yahoo today and it made me think of CB. Seemed fitting to post it here on CB for discussion.

OMG! Thanks for the clarification bookworm. But that's even WORSE then I thought! Sad, sad, sad that they would rip off people who already paid to travel just to get to their meet! That's just disgusting actually :(. I'm so glad we don't go to that one anymore. Good luck to those of you that are...

It's been a couple of years since we went, but remember the fee was ridiculous for sitting in a highschool gym. I hate to post inaccurate info, but I'm thinking it was like $10 or $15/per person :confused:. Someone please correct me to a more accurate number. But I know it was outrageous &...

For a big meet in the Philly area next year, I highly recommend "The Pink Meet". It's actually being held in center city Philly for the 1st time this year. It's not until Feb 24th, 25th & 26th & we all ready have our meet times. It supports a GREAT cause & they give out lots of "extras" &...

I hope you find out soon & have a good time. I have to say(actually think I posted in another thread) that our HC refuses to go to Parkette's meets anymore. The needless disorganization is just too stressful :(. We kept trying this meet for years in a row, thinking each disorganized year was...

Glad she is happy & enjoying herself :D! Hope she has a wonderful season filled with lots of good memories to carry with her :D!

Welcome back! How's it going? Happy New Year :)

What a WONDERFUL article! This should be mandatory reading for all parents! Can we sticky this one? Thanks for sharing it with us NotAMom!!!:D

I love your take on this beamer! Your DD is very lucky to have such support from you!!! I wish her much joy & happiness in this sport she loves!!!:D

I think homeschooling is a wonderful option emorymom:). As far as public schooling, cost & challenging GT kids. Back in the '60's my brother, tested into the next higher grade, so they moved him up to that grade. He was challenged for the entire school day, not just the hour or so GT kids get...

School taxes are out of control exactly because of many of the things you have listed. Joe tax payer just can't keep with the sky rocketing tax bills. In my area 2 pubic school districts came extremely close to cutting ALL art programs across all grades. I cannot even imagine what that would...