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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do not consider children's activities a "money pit". This is gift to your children that hopefully they will retain for the rest of their lives. I still remember the Steven Foster songs I learned on the piccolo. Not glamorous like the piano but I remember the music camps and over night travels with the marching band. It only becomes a money pit if the child is not benefiting from the activity. But participating, even in so-so classes, there are lessons to be learned... how to interact with others, team building especially for girls. This the is time to try everything, because they probably will not have the time when they are grown.

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OP here, for better or worse, many people have to live within a budget.  After watching more experienced parents struggle with this issue, I'm concerned about starting a certain activity, that the child ends up really enjoying, and then getting in over our heads financially. What starts out as just a Saturday morning activity, turns into a travel team, hotel rooms, new equipment every year etc.  Perhaps the rest of the peer group can fully participate and others are left out.....

My parents spent money on tennis lessons for me as a child. I was good enough to play on a competitive high school team, but have barely played since.  Although I enjoyed it at the time, I wonder if it really affected the trajectory of my life.

I'm working on making practical decisions.[/quote]

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