One of the most common questions gymnastics parents face isn't 'should my child do gymnastics?' — it's 'does my child need to compete?' The honest answer might surprise you. Most kids never compete, and that's not a lesser experience. Here's everything you need to know.

You watch your child bounce off the walls, cartwheel across the living room, and spin in circles until they collapse laughing — and you think: is it time for gymnastics? Here are the 5 signs your child is more ready than you think.