My 12 yo is on track in a similarly rigorous sport (gymnastics) to compete at the collegiate level, but I don’t think it’s worth the risk of a painful adult life to win a college coach a bonus due to the demands of winning at any cost. We celebrate her competiveness and discipline but we are pointing her in a…

When I was in HS, an older woman teacher (60 yo) had a problem with the boys who wore running shorts to class because of the “definition” which the girls did not have. The guys got so embarrassed by this. I don’t think any kid needs to be slut shamed or have their “definition” pointed out in front of other students.