Most of the people who responded didn’t find him at fault, but instead encouraged him to take his daughter’s side in the discussion.
One person wrote: “Please listen to your daughter too.” “Her reasons for wanting to quit the sport are valid. Forget about the money, it’s gone. And as for her actions, I kind of feel bad for your wife for not believing in her daughter. I’m shocked. Actually, being an AP honors student doesn’t happen overnight. Your wife seems like one of those dance moms who only does gymnastics.”
“Whatever I do, $1,800 is gone,” one comment began. “It’s not going to come back. So you can spend $1,800 and have a child who is miserable and resentful, or you can spend $1,800 and have a child who is happy and balanced. In terms of commitment to the team. , it happens. Yes, it’s important to honor your obligations, but it’s also important to learn that you don’t have to sacrifice yourself for others. If your daughter is no longer on this team. Are we talking about girls who won’t be able to go to the Olympics because of that? Probably not. No one is irreplaceable, someone will take her place.
Another commenter wrote, “I see your point, but the child has to come first. You are her advocate. Also, please sit down and read more about your daughter and her feelings about gymnastics. I’ll try to talk about it at length. It’s very likely that she’s felt this way for a while and just couldn’t say anything or didn’t want to let anyone down. Her physical and mental health should come first. Also, from a safety standpoint, if your daughter isn’t committed, she’s at greater risk of getting distracted and getting hurt.”
