Gymmamabear
Proud Parent
I know everyone says they would never let their child quit over fear....but what about when the fear is paralyzing and affecting every area of their life and has been doing on for months? My poor kid wants to quit but loves gymnastics more than anything in the world. She wishes more than anything she just wasn't afraid and could continue but she doesn't feel she can. (She's 12, a level 8). She cries about going to practice but cries about quitting too. Fear across ALL events from bars to beam. Is it time to encourage her to quit b/c no sport is worth this? It's been 5 months of constant fear and being upset and regression to even the most basic skills. Any thoughts would be appreciated - all the usual roads have been done, told the coaches, etc.