This inquiry is for parents and coaches, I guess. Around this time of year, my daughter's gym posts a level chart on the wall outlining the skills each gymnast needs to achieve to move up to the next level for the next competitive season. As the skill is mastered, a check mark is placed in the appropriate box. When all (or sometimes most) skills are mastered, a move up is considered.
It appears as though this chart is cause for great anxiety for both the kids and the parents. I was wondering if others have experience with this type of system and what your feelings are on both the method and the result.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about it... depending on the child, I think it could be helpful, or detrimental. Let me just say that my daughter is doing well on the chart ( as told to me by another parent... I refuse to look at this point, as our current season is still ongoing!) so I'm not soliciting negative feedback...I'm just curious to hear another opinion.
I anxiously await your responses!
It appears as though this chart is cause for great anxiety for both the kids and the parents. I was wondering if others have experience with this type of system and what your feelings are on both the method and the result.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about it... depending on the child, I think it could be helpful, or detrimental. Let me just say that my daughter is doing well on the chart ( as told to me by another parent... I refuse to look at this point, as our current season is still ongoing!) so I'm not soliciting negative feedback...I'm just curious to hear another opinion.
I anxiously await your responses!