cheer25mom
Cheer Parent
- Aug 10, 2011
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A child with a negative self schema is going to filter EVERYTHING said to them through that and it will become negative. And I mean everything. If you tell that child that their body type is too big, they will shut down and are likely to become very depressed. Damage like that takes years of counseling to resolve. I sure wouldn't want that blood on my hands. I coach because I love the kids and the sport, I'm not trying to ruin a child's body image.
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To each his own, but I think NOT being honest about it is more damaging long term. It justifies their shame.
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