Do I push her to do it or let her do it on her own?
My 7 year old has taken gymnastics since right before she turned 2. She is now 7 and one competitive cheer team. Her gymnastics in the last consisted of the bars, beam and some floo work. She there learned her rolls and cartwheel. She takes a rumble class at the competitive cheer gym and has been since last June. All the girls on the team were suppose to be able to do a back bend kick over for their comp routine. Well my daughter and a few others (21 on the team) have not gotten it. So they are just doing cartwheels for the competitions. But I just don't understand why my daughter hasn't gotten it yet. I to,she'd that she really needs to try hard to get it. She doesn't really like me says that to her but I just want her to set her mind to it and just do it. Bt she is pretty laid back and it just doesn't seem to bother her. I guess I know she could if she really tried. I dont know if she is scared, lazy or what. Should I just let it go or push her harder????.
Encourage her to keep practicing but do not nag her to do it.
<<<My 7 year old has taken gymnastics since right before she turned 2.>>> This is NOT her decision, it's YOURS. This is not what SHE wants to do, it's what YOU want to do. Leave her alone. Let her be a child.
Nope, leave her be. If the competition doesn't require it, don't worry about it. Pushing her will only cause her stress and take away the enjoyment she has of it. Why put her through that?
Did you try asking her? If she wants help, help her. If not, give her time and space.
Let her coaches coach her.
You provide all the love in the world and the support she asks for. It sounds like it is already something of a conflict between you. If you back off entirely you may be surprised by her increase in interest.



- saysmom
on Feb. 17, 2013 at 9:48 PM