My daughter has been asked to go to gymnstics 2 days a week should I let her or wait till she is older??

Question

well I have asked this question before but I decidied not to let her go 2 days a week last time and not be on pre team but they have asked me again about in and I want to know what other people think by the way my little girl is for years old !!! thanks for the advice and input

just to let you know she has been going to gymnastics for 1 day a week for the past yr and she is pretty talented I think anywayz

she loves gymnastics she says she wants to be "awsome" anywayz I am only asking if you think 2 days a week is 2 much not if she should go!

Answer 1

Let her do it, if she wants it and if you can take the time to drive her there. 2 times a week is not too much at all, because she is not busy with school work yet, and doesn't have to worry about homework and exams. having had experience with regular practice will help her a lot when she starts school- it will teach her discipline, and time management.
Plus, she will develop healthy habits.

Answer 2

OMG TRUST ME LET HER GO DONT WAIT TILL SHE IS OLDER!!! my parents made me wait till i was older and it was the worst thing ever i rlly wanted 2 and if u hold her back she wont get good and she is going 2 live with that she is going 2 think if only my mother let me start when i was younger i would b better... its something i cannt explain 2 u... when u watch other younger kids do gymnastics u wish u were that good and its something u always regret i RLLY think u should let her start 2 times a week isnt that much plus its good excersize 4 her since america is such an obess country i RLLY think u should let her do 2 times a week gymnastics IM begging U 2 let her go 2 times a week!!! and if she is only 4 she has a lot of natural talent and this is something u want 2 support her with and help her get better

Answer 3

A friend of mine has a 4 year old and her little girl goes to practice 2 or 3 times a week and has a meet every couple of weeks and they both love it! I think as long as she is okay with it, doesn't seem to be too wore out from it and you have the time then it should be alright. She is old enough to tell you if she doesn't want to do it or not, as long as you aren't putting some sort of pressure on it, which it doesn't sound like you are. When she gets tired of it, or if she does she will let you know. It couldn't hurt to try, you should always be able to go back to one day if you needed to!

Answer 4

It's more important that she enjoy it than that she be "talented" at it. If she really wants to do it, give it a try. Keep talking with her so you know how she's feeling, watch for anxiety or fatigue, and make sure she has "down" time. Athletics can be a great thing, but not if the child is pushed emotionally OR physically. You shoud attend her lessons and talk to her doctor about the kinds of activities she's doing At four, she still has active growth plates in her bones and if these are damaged it's permanent. Kids often do not know what's best for them, that's why they have parents. The number of athletic injuries in children has skyrocketed over the last few years because kids (including high schoolers) are being pushed beyond their physical limits. Keep monitoring the situation and if she's healthy, safe and happy. let that be your guide.

Answer 5

Only if she wants to go. My daughter have been dancing since they were two. At first it was for an activity to do and then I gave them a choice to continue or stop. Both have choosen to continue and now are competing nationally. The only thing is. gymnastics, dance or any other sport becomes a family commitment and money when you are competing, so make sure you have the time.

Anyways, it won't hurt to try and see if she likes it.

Answer 6

If she enjoys the activity. If a child can be encouraged to enjoy what they enjoy they can decide what they enjoy doing. It takes a pretty cool parent to let them try (maybe fail) but isn't that what we all strive for? While she's learning , so are you.You'll also want to pay attention to safety and health.Safe/sane teacher? Is the team too competitive? That age may not be ready and could make them retreat. The goal is love of the activity , working with others and health. maybe not in that order.good luck.

Answer 7

I don't think days per week is as much of an issue as HOURS per week she will be in the gym and when the classes stop and start.

If the hours per week and times of classes will severely disrupt her eating and sleeping schedules then you don't need to do this - no matter what she wants. You have to look out for her needs; no one else is going to.

At my daughter's gym there are some young girls that I can tell are adversely affected in this way. Their classes go into the evening and the number of hours is too much for them - you can tell they are tired (and cranky and hungry).

But if you think the schedule will work for her, I don't think two days is too much.

Answer 8

I was in gymnastics at that age , and loved it but that was me, i think you should go by what your child wants to do and if she truly likes going there and participating. There is nothing wrong with her starting it now, and maybe this is her talent, let her participate in it for awhile and see how it effects her, if she doesnt like it at least she gave it a try ..

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I would let her go two times a week. It is good that she is interested in gymnastics. Kids that are interested in athletics tend to do better in school, they have much less problems with drugs. sounds like your daughter and you are off to a good start. Congratulations.