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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is sad OP. You pushed this child too far with swimming (I worry you will do it with the next activity). It is completely ok for 7-10 year olds to do summer swimming and winter stroke clinics. When a parent doesn't put a limit in place kids tend to get burned out. It is completely ok for your child to do only two activities at a time. It is great if your kid does a variety of activities that is interesting to them.  Not all activities should be done with the expectation of a scholarship. They should be done because your child likes them, finds them fun and keeps them engaged.

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DC does not swim with the expectataion of a scholarship, DC swims because they like the sport, love their friends in swimming, and enjoy the achievements that come from attending practice regularly, setting goals, and meeting them.

That said, by the time you reach 13+ even the coaches will tell you that you have to practice consistently if you want to continue to accomplish your goals (now Zones, Sectionals, Jr. Nationals, etc.), and that means 2.5 hours+ at least 6-7 days a week.

At that point I think that it is worth it to step back, examine your life goals, look at your other talents and loves, and ask whether the 14-21 hours a week you spend in the pool (not including commutes) is better spent on other things. --  especially if your swim potential is limited.[/quote]

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