The article describes a parent's frustration during a gymnastics drop-off class when another parent intrudes on the training, raising concerns about their child's safety. This behavior disrupts the class for this author, who expected a peaceful break. The author struggles to understand why this parent can't enjoy the allotted time away from their child and feels that such hovering is detrimental to the children's experience and the parents' enjoyment. The husband and mother's responses emphasize different perspectives on the situation, leading to further reflection on parenting styles.
"Do you see that parent out there getting in the coaches' way? Yah... annoying," they replied, chuckling a bit. But I wasn't laughing. I was raging.
"Are you worried about their safety? Because the coaches know what they're doing. They've got this."
"Why can't they just sit down and enjoy the child-free time like everyone else?"
"They're ruining it for everyone!"
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