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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, no way.

If she likes it, I would let her stay, but keep her in the non competitive lane.

I don’t think it is a sport worth pursuing.  It is extremely hard on growing bodies and can have a lasting impact on the joints and development.  It is also a sport that girls age out of extremely young.

My best friend’s daughter is an 8 yr old high level gymnast.  She has practices before school a couple mornings per week.  She has practices after school nearly everyday for several hours.  She eats dinner in the car every day on the way to practice.  Her gym has approached my friend on having her quit school and attend school at the gym by their own tutor to get more practice time in.  She hasn’t yet, but it is probably just a matter of time.  Even the kids that aren’t at this high of a level have rigorous practice commitments.

If she is good at gymnastics, she will probably be good at other sports too.  I would push something that is easier for family life and for her to continue as an adult.

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+100. It’s fun for little kids but not something worth seriously pursuing. [/quote]

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