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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another PP talking about college spots. This is why we stay far, far away from swimming. My "natural ability" tween loved it until the other parents started talking like the PP. Not so much fun anymore when the parents are more competitive than the kids. [/quote] Perhaps it would be better to talk about the alternatives to swimming as decisions made not for any reason other than "time better spent". Your child should choose to leave swimming when/if they come to the opinion that, "I think that those three hours a day that I currently swim would be better spent practicing the piano, running track, and studying for school.". Just one example. And you are absolutely correct, swim parents are fairly intense and competitive, unless their child is one of the very best -- then they realize how fortunate they are and appreciate the talent. LOL[/quote]
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