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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is so depressing. Whatever happened to kids just enjoying sports as an extracurricular activity even if it doesn’t end anywhere?  Maybe it’s because I’m an immigrant but I’ll never understand the obsession with getting kids into college sports. [/quote]

Don't be so overdramatic. This goes for all of the PPs in this thread.

All OP did was ask a question. It's not like she's demanding her child switch sports right now because DCUM said it's the only way to get her kid into college.

The kid likes swimming. She's good but not awesome. She might want to do a sport in college. Mom and DD want to explore other swimming related options.

That's it you guys. Don't read more into the post than there is. And don't hijack this post to spout your opinions that no ones cares about. [/quote]

The OP specifically says they are thinking about having their daughter switch to water polo in order to get noticed by colleges. Not because of an interest in the sport. To do a sport in college you have to really love it. It takes up way too much of your time and prevents you from having a normal college life in many ways. A sport should not be used simply as a way to get into college. The passion for the sport needs to be there first, along with a potential identified by coaches. Then there can be a conversation with coaches about which colleges might be a good fit. This is just not the right way to go about it at all. [/quote]

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