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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree with OP. I probably wouldn't even enroll my kid in travel sports if they DID have college or pro potential. They can play on school teams or local leagues, and if they are really that talented, they may still be scouted. No way am I wasting their childhood and my life on the misguided idea that children must specialize in a sport from a young age to succeed in life. No thanks, but if a bunch of rich, insecure parents want to waste their time and money this way, go off I guess.[/quote]

You have a lot of misconceptions about why people do travel sports.  But regardless, I think if your family has a great time doing other things, then that's awesome!  And others have a blast making sports a big part of their lives, which is also great!  I don't think we need to be so negative about other people's choices and what they consider enjoyable.

I mean, i know families that spend a ton of time playing music, or traveling around birding, or hanging around the house, etc.  They spend their days differently than we do, but if it makes them happy, then I'm all for it.  I like hearing about their lives because they are interesting, and they are kind enough to ask about ours.  [/quote]

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