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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think how you approach winter swim makes the difference.  The kid has to want it and you have to let them miss practices/meets here and there for fun stuff.  As soon as the swim takes priority over life - it becomes less fun.

[b]The kids that end up hating it are the ones with the crazy pushing parents - the ones coaching on the sides, demanding coaches "fix" their kids, etc.  That is simply not fun.[/b][/quote]

The burnout is real in the more competitive swim groups.  It's there, waiting, for [b]every[/b] child on this path.  Not surprisingly, the ones with the crazy pushing parents will have this expedited and potentially more pronounced.

It's going to be different for every child but I think for many the inflection point will be when puberty hits and how this impacts them in the water.  This is going to be different for girls vs. boys.  Personality, genetics and natural talent will also factor in... success will propel them so anything that hinders success will hamper their desire to continue.

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