Mom2Cheergirls
Cheer Parent
- Mar 14, 2012
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The reality is that it is very hard to be the parent of a kid who doesn't want to lose his/her spot and it stinks that gyms threaten the kids with this very outcome despite the fact that concussed child can't even attend school because of how badly their brain has been injured. Kudos to the gyms that take concussions seriously. Sadly I think they are a minority in the industry.
You are so right and man have I lived that. Having a doctor who knows concussions and sports can help some as well. We had notes non stop saying no being in the gym, followed by allowed to observe only, followed by could not tumble or base, then allowed back. But your right it can be tough as a parent. The time to really be healed can leave an athlete with no spot or a minimal spot in a routine. It can be tough to balance advocating sensibility without jeopardizing your child's health or be labeled a "problem parent". Really tough.