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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I taught gymnastics for many years, and most recently ran a toddler and pre-school program. I don't know what gym OP is at, but a lot of places have a loosely structured toddler and pre-school class--but there are still limits. It is not "Do 5 leg lifts, then jump 10 times on the trampoline, now walk backwards on the beam." (Or, at least, it shouldn't be!)

Typically, there's a circuit the kids go around so they are always (or nearly always) moving, and while there are often suggested things to do at each station, if a kid does something else, whatever. What is not cool in these parent-participation classes is:
[list]Not supervising your kid! Don't let them run off. That's how they get hurt. Or bite another kid. Yes, I've seen it happen. More than once.[/list]
[list]Not helping your kid share the equipment and take turns. We all love the trampoline. SHARE. Please.[/list]

Any gymnastics program where there's a lot of sitting around is not a good one. But I assure you any class, even one for toddlers, that isn't "open free time" needs SOME level of structure, if only to keep everyone safe.

And it's okay if your kid can't handle that loose structure! It really is. Try again later. No one wants you to have a bad experience because we're constantly having to hound you to keep Larlo under control or please have Larla share and take turns on the slide. if it's not working, it's not working. I'd much rather you try again in a few months than spend weeks resenting me for reminding you that no, Larla should not be trying to climb onto the high beams.[/quote]

Great perspective on the level of structure.  [/quote]

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