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My 3 year old has taken up parkour. How do I keep her from killing herself? (self.parenting)

submitted 4 weeks ago by Scott_of_the_Arctic to c/parenting

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So my three year old has, since she was little, been really into jumping. I try to warn her that she could seriously injure herself, but this hasn't happened yet so she doesn't think I'm serious. But she jumps over and off anything. Sisters bunk bed to the armchair 2 meters away? No problem. Bunk bed to the floor? Sticks the landing every time. I swear my partner must have cheated on me with a f##king spider monkey.

How do I convince her to not do the jumps that could break her ankle if she lands wrong? I'm not getting through to her. I'm happy she is physically active, but she's taking the piss.

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (11 children)

Get her to a kids gym, they'll teach her how to land safely at least. I haven't done gymnastics for 30 years but when i go for a sixer i still auto roll to minimise injury.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

Finding a safe outlet is great. If you've not got a kid's gym locally you can often buy the same equipment and use your own yard/house of you have room.

[–] Scott_of_the_Arctic 4 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

All that equipment will be buried under a meter of snow until April. But for now she's learning to cross country ski and soon skate. I figured that if her balance is that good, why not?

[–] Tot 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Are there any indoor playgrounds near you?

[–] Scott_of_the_Arctic 2 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah, there's a pretty decent one. Quite expensive though.

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