Interesting thread, but it begs the question... what do you do with a child that doesn't show any athletic ability? I appreciate that not every kid will shine in the athletic arena but it's the only area on Miss 7's report that is below an age appropriate level. She currently endures gymnastics and she's constantly in the pool but she really struggles with any and all ball games and still can't ride her bike without trainer wheels (and is not the kind of kid that will perservere if she can't do something quickly). I'm not exactly the "sporty" type, but I always danced and I still do the odd triathlon. I've included some daily ball exercises with the girls over the summer holidays but wondering how far to push things??? I guess my thinking is that every little girl needs to be able to do a handstand, back-bend and the monkey bars to be able to survive the playground. Plus ride a bike and possibly roller-blade. I suspect that Miss 7 will shine in the pool when she's a bit older so perhaps that's enough athleticism?
