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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many people I know sign up their daughters with ice skating and then figure skating, and are these become popular and replacing ballet or gymnastic (used or still be popular)? And, many parents do not know how to ice skate themselves.[/quote] Gymnastics, skating, cheerleading and dance are seen as "girly" and yet athletic. In some cases, they're the only options that both parents can agree are appropriate for their girls. In other cases, they're the only options that non-athletic girls are willing to try. Some parents avoid them because the elite levels frequently lead to body image and eating disorders. Finally, some girls and parents try the "girly" options along with other sports like swimming, softball, tennis, basketball, and soccer, as part of a scheme to horrors... allow their girls to get an idea of what they like.[/quote]
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