Okay...I've had it! I am getting a little tired of hearing about how young the Chinese gymnasts are. Yes, I agree there are a couple of them that look like they aren't older than 12 or 13, and I agree that it is wrong. However, I don't really think this would be an issue if the Chinese didn't win the gold and knock our girls to silver.
I really feel sorry for all of the Chinese gymnasts. They are taken away from home by the age of 3! Can you imagine sending your child off to a gym camp at 3 and only seeing them about once a year? I can't!! These children grow up with coaches as parents. They aren't even given a choice if they want to do it or not. I think that sometimes coaches can be great parental figures, but what about the unconditional love you should be getting from your parents. I mean what happens to the kids that aren't that good?
I almost cry everytime one of the Chinese girls wins, and I definitely get a little tear in my eye when they lose. I feel like gymnatics is their whole life, and they must feel completely crushed when they don't perform well. I am not saying that Americans don't feel the same way, but it is different. In America the girls have so many different options. They are not forced into this way of life.
Sorry about the rant! Just wanted to share a few thoughts.
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