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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are 9, 7, and 4 so I am not speaking from the perspective of having older kids. I am speaking from the perspective of being a D1 collegiate athlete myself though. First, D1 is like a job. I would be more likely to encourage my kids to do D3 unless they’re really superb, even at the college level (I wasn’t, and I doubt they will be, lol).

In general I support my kids doing sports. I think it teaches them good exercise habits to carry on through adulthood and it’s not the only way to gain leadership and teamwork skills but I think it’s a one of many good avenues for it.

My parents supported whatever I wanted to do (getting me there, etc.) but they didn’t tell me what to do. I try to do that. I think that’s the only way it works long term.

It depends how good the kids are and their desire level as to whether it’s worth it to do so many hours.

I don’t think I’m delusional about my kids’ abilities but I see some who are.

In general as an athlete myself I saw kids who were good at a younger age burn out and me beat them in high school so in general I know it’s for the long game but it’s still sometimes hard to talk yourself down when you see other kids doing more at a young age but I try to talk myself down. [/quote]

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