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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]+100 Have known several young ladies with eating disorders. Among them, 1 did ballet. 2 did equestrian. 1 swimmer. 1 runner. A few did no sports or dance at all. They all could be described as "higher-SES, type A, perfectionist, competitive girls." I'd add anxiety prone.

[quote=Anonymous]Ballet has more than its fair share of higher-SES, type A, perfectionist, competitive girls. Just like gymnastics, where 100% attention to detail is required, and minute, particular movements are practiced for hours and hours every day.

I’d like to see the eating disorder stats for ballet vs gymnastics, diving and long-distance running. I bet it’s a lot closer.[/quote][/quote]

I am a former competitive equestrian and this was my experience as well.  There are many ways to ride, even at high levels, and not deal directly with this, which is what I had and what I've found for my kids, but the top equitation teacher is famous for making comments about riders bodies.  I'm not excusing it in any form, but I think if you're aware of it you can make smart choices with coaches, etc.  It doesn't mean no girl should do ballet (or any of these other sports).[/quote]

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