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

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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] 1 points 4 days ago

My almost 3 yr old girl is the same. I joked to my husband thet she will be the biggest test of our home owners ins.

I signed her up from the time she was 1.5 yrs old, for my townships gymnastics tot class.

They literally teach her how to fall, how to land, form etc. She still tries to kill herself, but she has great form.