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To: Neocon who wrote (106)	2/28/2002 1:30:17 PM
From: Poet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

Oh great Neo, use my first day back to get me embroiled in Olympic controversy! No, just kidding. I agree with you about gymnastics, certainly. I'm not sure about other sports, but I worry about the stress put on the bodies of young gymnasts, particularly girls, and if it might have an effect on their ability to carry children to term.

To: Neocon who wrote (106)	2/28/2002 1:55:52 PM
From: Bill Grant	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

I don't entirely agree with you. Some children are born competitors. If they are introduced to a sport at an early age and ENJOY what they are doing, I see no harm in encouraging them and giving them the opportunity to advance. If they later appear to be "burning out", it is a parent's job to recognize that, and encourage them to go in a different direction. Having said that, I realize that some parents push a child into something the child really doesn't want, usually in entertainment or sports. I do not approve of that. BG

To: Neocon who wrote (106)	2/28/2002 2:57:14 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

I think that applies only to or at least mostly to female gymnasts. The male competitors are often older and can start later. Part of it might be due to how and when people's bodies mature. Part of it might be because while all gymnasts need good strength to weight ratio, Men's gymnastics has more strength focused events, and women's (or should I say girl's given the age of some of the competitors) sport has things like routines on a 4 inch balance beam. Tim