My 5 year old dd has been going to gymnastics for 3 weeks. On the third occasion she was reluctant and I had to persuade her, but once there she seems to enjoy it. Last week she had a meltdown and I couldn't get her to go at all. She's now already saying that she doesn't want to go tomorrow. When I ask her why, she doesn't really have a reason, but I know one of the factors is because parents aren't allowed in the gym hall and she wants me to be there.
Of course I don't want to force her to do anything that she doesn't want to do, but I know she enjoys it once there (I looked through the window and she was all smiles). I don't want this to start a precedent of giving up too easily and not giving things a go.
Do you think I should continue to try and get her to go and, if so, how?! She has a really stubborn streak and don't want to force her screaming into the car. Any strategies I could try? Thanks.