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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For us we joined a team, went undefeated, won regionals, then went to nationals. You actually never really think that you are going to go all the way and then when you win, and win, and win you are almost like you are on a roller coaster. I could say we can't go and then the whole team will suffer.

My son made it to the State Championships in one sport but I already had plane tickets and he did NOT go. Wow! That was no fun.
The next year he won the State Championship.

Some times my son misses family events buy by no means does he miss everything - but he is good enough that I can tell a coach that we are missing things - he won't be cut. It's a little selfish but I never, ever, ever thought I would have to deal with this.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You mean I should tell the Varsity coach that even though he made the team we are not interested?

[quote=Anonymous]I hope no one takes offense to this question, but I am truly curious...why do families choose to get involved in these types of time consuming activities? Yes, I'm sure that the kids enjoy it, but kids enjoy doing lots of things that parents have no problem saying no to.  Is it that you think these activities are developing skills that will carry over to other areas of life?  My 8 year old daughter takes a gymnastics class 1x a week at a gym that is highly competitive.  The girls her age who are on the team practice about 15 hours a week.  The middle schoolers and high schoolers generally practice over 20 hours a week.  The parents that I have talked to seem to be very realistic about it.  They have no delusions that their kids will go to the Olympics or even receive a college scholarship.  I just can't help but wonder, what's the point?  If a kid loves the activity, wouldn't they still love just taking a few recreational classes a week?  There must be other things the kids would enjoy doing as well.  Why choose this type of lifestyle for your family?[/quote][/quote]

I don't take offense - I wonder the same question? I have a niece and nephew who miss many family events because the games are on holiday weekends. The percentage of these kids who play in college is very low. So why miss out on life/family/being a kid??
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I think the kind of experiences mentioned above -- going to nationals etc. -- are amazing for kids and teach a lot of good lessons.

I would be careful selecting the opportunities though -- a start-up dance team sounds like a lot of money and not a lot of return. 
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