Many other parents may seek additional justification for the expenditure of their hard-earned money and time. All children will attend school and most will participate in some form of organized sport. A child's success in school and sports is strongly influenced by early experiences which helped to shape the child's self-concept. Giving children positive experiences will enable them to believe they can solve problems and that it is possible to have control over their lives. There are many benefits for the pre-school child, social interaction, learning to interact with their peers, learning to be in a class, listening and following directions.
Many activities can have a healthy effect on a child's and gymnastics has some unique qualities.
Children find gymnastics inherently satisfying as they enjoy rolling, turning, jumping, and types of movements. The trained teacher can use the many different types of movements in gymnastics to teach important physical concepts to the child. The complex movements in gymnastics provides a natural situation for the child to learn to solve problems and overcome fears. In gymnastics the child learns there are rules to learn and follow. Physical laws, if broken, offer real consequences.