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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD8 plays travel soccer. She is ok. Not the best not the worst. I think if we pushed her more she could move up to the higher level teams. Is it worth it? I see other kids who are definitely pushed by their parents to do more practice individually outside of practice times or have private coaches. [b]Not sure what the end goal is for an 8 year old.[/b]

FWIW I played travel everything growing up and loved it but never played in college.

Academics come first in our family however - both DH and I have masters or higher education and were high achievers throughout high school and college. Kids right now are doing very well in school. [/quote]

Op your post reads like you are judging the families who are "pushing" their kids by questioning the end goal. At the same time, you are seemingly wondering if you should join them. And your line about you and DH and your academics seems weird and competitive.

Reading between the lines, I think you want her to be a superstar and are bummed she doesn't have the drive to do it. But remember.. she is very young. I wouldn't let her quit so she can have sleepovers with her friends but she should be choosing to go all in on a sport, not being forced. [/quote]

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