gymnastics or family life fun
That’s the name of a thread on Chalk Bucket started by gimchick:
Are there any parents that feel like gymnastics take you and your child away from other family members financially and emotionally sometime? I mean you have to travel sometimes without your spouse or other children if any applies to you. Your time at the gym either watching, dropping off, or picking up the girls does not allow much time for homelife other than quick meals, homework, and bathing. I am at the point of calling it quits sometime because I am so tired, overwhelmed and I need a break, mentally, financially, and just time away from (gym) …
Many other parents replied, most mentioning the expense and waste of time driving.
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I love gymnastics. But it’s not worth driving 3hrs a day for most families.
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