Don't show any
negative emotions while watching your gymnast practice or compete. 5. Don't try to make your gymnast talk with you immediately after a gymnastics meet, especially if they performed poorly. Don't alienate your gymnast's coaches. Don't predicate your love or attention on your gymnast's competitive success. Don't use sarcasm,
threaten or use fear to try to motivate your gymnast. 12. 25. 11. 7. 9. 19. 24. 16. Don't base your own ego or self-esteem on the success of your gymnast's progress or competitive success. Don't let
yourself care too deeply about your gymnast's competition results. Don't interfere with coaches and their coaching duties during practice or competitions. Don't set unrealistic goals for your gymnast. . Don't ever do or say anything that will cause your gymnast to think less of you. 20. Don't attempt to coach your
gymnast yourself. 8. 6. 3. Don't do or say anything to make your child feel guilty for the time and money you are spending on their gymnastics or any sacrifices you feel are making for them to participate in the sport. Don't undercut your gymnast's confidence in
their coaches or coaching. 10. Don't expect anything more from gymnastics than physical fitness, life skills and fun for your gymnast. 18. 13. Don't pressure your gymnast regarding skills or competition. 15. 23. Don't do anything to make enemies with other gymnast's parents.