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

submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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] 15 points 4 days ago (1 children)

You dont convince her to stop you encourage it. There are places you can go so she can jump to her hearts content. If you cant afford it build her a living room obstacle course with the couches and pillows. She will need to follow your rules to get all of this. Too often we kill our kids dreams with out knowing it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago

Oh I'm not trying to kill her enthusiasm. I just want her to do some rudimentary risk assessment. Like "if I jump off the top of my sisters bunk bed to the other side of the room, there's a chance I'll wipe out and break my leg".