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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post makes me sad[/quote]

Why does this question make you sad? My parents couldn't afford signing me up for sports as a kid. Now that's sad.[/quote]

It's sad because there is a child that will miss out on some life experiences because their parent is unable to assess risk, where safety (or the illusion of safety) has become the most sacred value.

Imagine not getting a hit in little league, or kicking a soccer ball, or shooting a free throw, because your parents are too focused on "safety"[/quote]

Safety wasn’t a sacred value years ago when kids played basketball, football, hockey without adult interference.  From there the committed kids with the innate talent would go on to play varsity, college, and a fraction of them on to professional.

But who are you kidding.  The big business of kids sports have so many rules and regulations they practically have bubble wrap around them.

Recreational sports for elementary school for any sport at the Y or Town Park and Rec is the best choice. Kids get to sample different sports and find one they like or hate them all.

Big business has parents thinking that if they don’t get them on a traveling team by 7 years old then all hope is lost.  That’s how they make money.  True talent will rise without paying these sharks.  Others who love the sport will find a way to play and hopefully have fun with it.  [/quote]

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