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[quote=Anonymous]I was in the unique experience to get a do over.  Our first 2 children were heavily involved in sports teams growing up.  We travelled many weekends, our summer vacations were centered around tournaments and we spents lots of evenings at practice or lessons.  My kids loved it.  Yes, lots of dinners on the go, or homework at the field, but we spent tons of family time together.  Both went to college on full ride scholarships (DII for the first, all 4 years, and JuCo then DI for the second).  One has their master's degree the other a bachelors, neither have any student loans.  Sure we probably spent college tuition on the sports costs, but our family was together.  We have great friends all around the country - other sports parents.  The kids also had an instant social group when we moved (military family).

Our 3rd child was born when the first two were graduating hs and college.  He wants nothing to do with sports.  We still spend time together, of course, but miss the camaraderie of hanging out with other families.  We notice "regular" parents have more divorce in their families, so friends aren't available every weekend.  We have so far not created any really special relationships with any of his friends' families, other than scouts.  The camping has allowed for some bonding, so hopefully that will continue.[/quote]

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