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lilgymmie7
I just need to ask...Why do some parents have that unending desire to tell another parent what will happen 'gymnastically' with their child? I mean, why do they feel they need to 'clue' you in with what will happen with your own child. I have heard a few times from the same parent what level my DD will compete next year. Of course, I will continue to listen to her coaches and not the parents, but this really confuses me. I think part of me believes that she is trying to make herself feel better, for what I am not altogether sure. But if I have to hear, "I told my DD, if she is put with the 'first' year level 5's, she will never work on her level 6 skills." one more time... I have not heard her make these comments to anyone else but me. As far as I know, DD is considered a 'first' year because it is her first year at USAG 5, but this kid of mine is working 6 and beyond skills EVERY day. What I love about DD's gym is that they do push the girls at their own individual pace.
I have tried to empress this factor to this parent, but man oh man is she persistant. I think it is wearing on her poor DD as well. I'm not really looking to go 'anywhere' with this misconceived parent, but I just thought to ask if anyone has ever experienced this same thing/issue. Why can't parents just be happy for their own child and her/his teammates? Why do they have to offer info. as if it really mattered? It is somewhat sad really...
I have tried to empress this factor to this parent, but man oh man is she persistant. I think it is wearing on her poor DD as well. I'm not really looking to go 'anywhere' with this misconceived parent, but I just thought to ask if anyone has ever experienced this same thing/issue. Why can't parents just be happy for their own child and her/his teammates? Why do they have to offer info. as if it really mattered? It is somewhat sad really...