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The question is, what long-lasting positive effect do you get for the money?

[b]I hate the factory aspect of martial arts in this area. [/b]

Maryland Youth Ballet is good - uniforms are not expensive and the teaching is professional.

I am willing to pay for good music lessons - $45 for 30 minutes at many reputable studios in the area.

As for horseback riding, I assume owning the horse is naturally expensive.[/quote]

It's not just this area.  I'm from CA, and the studios there are like that, too.  It's just a factory, but hey, the kids feel like they are accomplishing something, right?  Bleh.  Thank goodness my  DC quit after a year.

I pay $45 for private in-home piano lesson. Worth every penny.  DCs are enjoying learning to play.[/quote]

Not all martial arts schools are belt factories. The one my kids attend actually requires the kids to master the skills before they can earn the next belt. My kids are testing this week, and two boys who tested last night did not pass. It's not terribly expensive in the scheme of things and it's been great for their self-discipline and attitude. My two boys go their TKD school for aftercare and class 3x a week for under $500 a month.

My older DS plays ice hockey and that IS expensive. Expensive equipment (that they outgrow annually), expensive club fees, crazy hours due to limited ice time. It's rough.  [/quote]

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