What’s the most extreme thing you’ve done to support your kid in their sport?

[Anonymous]

I gave up my own gym time for DS to practice 2-3 times per week, almost one hour each way in traffic, and sitting to watch for 1.5-2 hours. (Single Mom)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Paid off a highly connected sports recruiter and passed DC off as a top-ranked ambidextrous quadriplegic fencer

Damn

[Anonymous]

I help pay for trip where he does cliff jumping. Does that count?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bought a horse.

This one wins. We almost did. Both DCs have terrible allergies to horses, hay, the dogs in the barn, etc. Amuch as they loved riding and wanted to stick with it despite the allergies, we stopped short of going down the path of owning a horse. Thankfully another sport came along that really got them hooked. Still expensive, but no allergies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^That PP wins. I can't stand watching baseball and even one game would send me into tears of boredom

If your kid is very good, it is incredibly fun. There is nowhere else I rather be. But yes, for the average player, it is boring.

[Anonymous]

We do travel and spend money for hockey at levels I never would have thought possible 10 years ago. What I've learned though, is that no matter what we do, there is always someone out there willing to do more. Kid has a teammate who, for the past three years, drives 180 miles each way for practice three times a week! Such a great kid and great family, but I can't imagine doing that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Paid off a highly connected sports recruiter and passed DC off as a top-ranked ambidextrous quadriplegic fencer

Damn

Wow! Tell us more.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I don’t get all of this. Have a family friends who pushed sons into baseball. Literally invested their entire youth doing nothing but playing baseball. Went to a D1 school first year and was benched the entire season. Transferred to community college so he could play. Received no professional offers. Now sells real estate.

[Anonymous]

Damn. I can't relate to any of this. I just want my kid to have fun. I never assumed sports would be a hook for them to get into college. All of this is so bizarre coming from another country.

[Anonymous]

I was an elite gymnast. When I was 13 my mom and I moved to Texas so I could train at a prestigious gym (WOGA). My dad and siblings stayed behind in our home town. My mom and I lived in a tiny apartment and she worked at the gym to pay for some of my training. I homeschooled so I could train up to 8 hours a day. My parents are amazing people. I don’t think I’d ever consider that for my kid.

[Anonymous]

We are considering moving to another state.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does this count? DS10 needed to pass a swim test to enjoy his week long day camp. He had to sit out one summer and was upset to miss the fun (camp required basic swim/treading water, water safety).

I got off season, one on one lessons at a swim school but the only time was during the school day. I picked him up early every Wednesday for over a month - I think I told the school he had a standing appointment.

DS an older teen now and loves the water - he’s never gonna be a competitive swimmer but at least he’s safe and can swim.

Doesn't count relative to the above but want to say that you made a wise call to get your DS over the swimming hurdle--good job!

[Anonymous]

Overnight hotel room so DC could rest for two hours between prelims and finals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was an elite gymnast. When I was 13 my mom and I moved to Texas so I could train at a prestigious gym (WOGA). My dad and siblings stayed behind in our home town. My mom and I lived in a tiny apartment and she worked at the gym to pay for some of my training. I homeschooled so I could train up to 8 hours a day. My parents are amazing people. I don’t think I’d ever consider that for my kid.

That’s dedication both by you and your mom and also by your dad and sibling left behind. How many years did you do that for? How high did you rank?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was an elite gymnast. When I was 13 my mom and I moved to Texas so I could train at a prestigious gym (WOGA). My dad and siblings stayed behind in our home town. My mom and I lived in a tiny apartment and she worked at the gym to pay for some of my training. I homeschooled so I could train up to 8 hours a day. My parents are amazing people. I don’t think I’d ever consider that for my kid.

That’s dedication both by you and your mom and also by your dad and sibling left behind. How many years did you do that for? How high did you rank?

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