Overbearing Swimming Parents

George asked whether age group swimmers are being bullied/pressured into swimming by parents, coaches and friends. Are they? Are parents living out their "unfulfilled dreams" through their young ones, as Geek suggested in another thread? Share your funniest/saddest story about overbearing swim parents or coaches.
Parents
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 17 years ago
    We were concerned with our Linda when she was born and her height when she was 8 years old. Linda was in the lower 10% of the growth range. When she was 14 she just started growing and ended up at 5'8" she is the shortest of our 4 girls. She was a very good swimmer when she was young but very tiny. The Doctor talked growth H but we decided let nature do what it would.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 17 years ago
    We were concerned with our Linda when she was born and her height when she was 8 years old. Linda was in the lower 10% of the growth range. When she was 14 she just started growing and ended up at 5'8" she is the shortest of our 4 girls. She was a very good swimmer when she was young but very tiny. The Doctor talked growth H but we decided let nature do what it would.
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