Gymnastics is one of that last places where kids experience discipline, structure.
Line-up. Warm-up. Conditioning. Heading to first rotation. …
Tony Retrosi linked to a Tom Burgdorf facebook commentary:
Most 7 year olds are cute, they have been on this earth 84 months and they don’t know how to multiply yet. How did they get so much control and power in a family? We are seeing more and more families catering to the desires and whims of 7 year olds as if they know what is right for them. As if they are “worldly,” educated and have a grasp at right and wrong. Doesn’t that seem odd? …
Parents, Teachers and Coaches – 7 Year Olds Obey, They Don’t Dictate
Read the rest of Tom’s post on Gym Momentum.
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