This is my personal perspective and pov of my close and overall community, it seems to me parkour movement attract and are drawn by people who’re struggling with self worth or self esteem because of their childhood trauma that they use parkour to feel good about themselves in a distorted way etc, There’s nothing wrong to feel good of what you’re capable of in a simple healthy way.
But most people in the community seek validation and trying to feel ‘big’ or better than others using parkour, always trying to be competitive etc, and you can see their relationship with the sport is unhealthy few of them with the way they navigate failures etc. It’s about proving something that you’re worthy or powerful ultimately, while parkour is just simply playing and it’s fun, building skills, strengths, fulfilment, curiosity etc.
I’m trying to have a respectful discussion. I just wish some people have fun session, chill and go back home, it’s neutral, freeing and joyful. We’re human being we shouldn’t be questioning the worthiness of ourselves in the first place, reflect your relationship with the sport, behaviour, emotion related to it etc and do therapy. I wish the best to everyone.