A father has found himself torn between his daughter’s desire to quit gymnastics and his wife’s insistence that she continues. Their 15-year-old daughter is a competitive gymnast, but she now wants to stop due to physical pain, a lack of passion, and the desire to focus more on her high school life and studies.
The father understands his daughter’s need to take a break, especially since she’s been training 14 hours a week and feels overwhelmed. He can also relate to her, having once been an athlete himself. However, his wife is firmly against the idea, arguing that their daughter made a commitment to the team and should see the season through. She also points out that the family recently spent $1,800 on gymnastics camps and training sessions.
Caught in a difficult position, the father admits he feels stuck. His instinct is to protect his daughter and let her stop, but he knows this will cause tension at home.
Many people have advised him to prioritize his daughter’s well-being. They argue that the money is already spent and shouldn’t be a deciding factor, and that supporting the daughter’s desire to lead a more balanced life should come first.
