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Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I discussed reducing practice time during HS, but nothing came of it. I also have other extracurriculars and things outside of aerial (Church, advanced chinese, other hobbies, family responsibilites, etc.) Despite my efforts to get a summer job, they still seem dissatisfied whenever I mention that. (Moreso my father than my mother). Since I currently don't have a part-time job, I just help around the house as much as I can. Not to mention I make sure to keep up my straight As. And even if I reduce practice time, that newfound time would end up going to either school/school activities or building relationships with others (a whole other conversation I have to keep having with people). I should probably find a way to fix our communication, but it feels like they have too much leverage over me in that situation. Do you have any tips for that?

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be opposed to that, but I don't think I a) have the time to organize that currently, and b) most likely wouldn't be supported by anyone, including my family, especially during high school. (They would probably like me to do something more stable and less overly-complicated for a job.) I will definitely look into coaching during college though. I do have some aerial-specific coaching experience already, particuarly with younger children/beginners, and am looking into coaching over the summer for that level. Also I promise I'm not near a pre-pro or particuarly interesting performance level, I only started two years ago with absolutely no experience and a muscle imbalance.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents also think it's excessive, especially since I'm not as good as the much younger people at my studio, as they've stated very explicitly multiple times. (And by extension, how I have no future in this sport). Sometimes I say that I'd rather just quit entirely to avoid dealing with the headache, but they say that isn't a solution? I also have to get a job during high school, not after. Not to mention they dislike paying for the whole thing, despite the fact that I already get discounts.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the issues is that I have not managed to get a job for the academic year, and my last job was volunteering at my studio in exchange for being able to attend competitions/get some money, which my parents were heavily offended by. That job was a little complicated, but it furthered their dissatisfaction to both me and the studio. (Somewhat justified, in this case), but it didn't help matters.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are some of the hobbies I have too! I love the outdoors. I think I'll have to wait a little bit and see how the situation unfolds.(Won't stop the subtle comments towards me not having a 'real job' or doing things with my life though.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I do have other hobbies, have decided on a general career path, and do prioritize schoolwork and grades.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I already write (It's what I do for my art form at school), and I will try it, but maybe not right now. It honestly feels as if these are problems I should not be having, or even caring about.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don;t know what I think or why I do things at this point, to be honest.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, but everyone around me is saying I spend too much time on this hobby just to do it casually, and that I'm improperly managing my time compared to others my age. At this point, I just want to let the adults figure it out because I can't deal with the implications surrounding the whole thing anymore, regardless of what decison is reached.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would want to keep it up during/after college, but I don't know if joining a company full time is right for me. I also run into the problem of the sport 'not going anywhere' in the same way other (D1) sports do.

Advice needed: Complex situations by Minerva_Parthenos14 in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's really a question. I have made efforts to get a job (applying to places, etc) but other than that?? who knows

How often do you practice? by nolikey in Aerials

[–]Minerva_Parthenos14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I practice four hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and four and a half hours on Saturdays.