Kids of EB

[akwooly]

provided the rain stays away, tonight is minisnicks first blastball game. Yeah...3 innings of 3-4 yr olds trying to hit a ball on a tee.

although I think parents of boys have it easier...a one time fee. Not like dance classes for little girls with the monthly fee then $30+ on a costume for the recital for the 3/4 yr old to stand there and sway side to side.

i bought three gymnastics leotards this winter(@$45-60 /piece) The gym is evil and has the leotards on display in the waiting area so all the girls have to walk by before class. Of course I can't say no to my daughter.

but you don't have to pay gym prices for them. Get the tag info and look online and see if they're cheaper.

yup, she already needs the next size up and I'm doing that.

 

[ventilator]

I modify that statement...it is the ones who's Mom's want them to dance. As a former dancer and substitute dance teacher, at age 3 it was the mom's that wanted to see their little girls in tutus.

Daughter wanted to do ballet so we looked into a place that her friend goes because they said it was so great. Holy crap, it would cost more than the car payment to send her there every month. They were a "serious dance studio". This apparently means $80/wk for lessons, and shows every three months for which we had to pay a performance fee between 100 and 125, buy a costume for 75-100, and we would have to buy tickets for 30-40 for anyone, including us. It was a good thing my wife got the pricing, I don't think I could have controlled my WTF face and laughter.

On another note, VPK graduation is tonight. Not a big fan of the 'graduation' from every grade but she is excited about it and I can't believe she is going to kindergarten next year.

 

[MA_PE]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

 

[snickerd3]

I modify that statement...it is the ones who's Mom's want them to dance. As a former dancer and substitute dance teacher, at age 3 it was the mom's that wanted to see their little girls in tutus.

Daughter wanted to do ballet so we looked into a place that her friend goes because they said it was so great. Holy crap, it would cost more than the car payment to send her there every month. They were a "serious dance studio". This apparently means $80/wk for lessons, and shows every three months for which we had to pay a performance fee between 100 and 125, buy a costume for 75-100, and we would have to buy tickets for 30-40 for anyone, including us. It was a good thing my wife got the pricing, I don't think I could have controlled my WTF face and laughter.

On another note, VPK graduation is tonight. Not a big fan of the 'graduation' from every grade but she is excited about it and I can't believe she is going to kindergarten next year.

Park district dance classes are great for the youngest ones to make sure they actually like it before the investment quality studios should even be considered.

 

[ventilator]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

No, we are actually friends with the parents, regular people with decent jobs. When we asked her about it said it was pretty pricey but her kid loved it so much didn't want to take her out of it. I'm guessing it puts a stretch on their budget but I don't really know.

After the dance thing fell through b/c I'm not putting that kind of strain on our budget she got interested in soccer. That is a one time 125 registration fee plus whatever some cleats and shin guards will cost and I don't have to deal with a bunch of dance moms.

 

[akwooly]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

No, we are actually friends with the parents, regular people with decent jobs. When we asked her about it said it was pretty pricey but her kid loved it so much didn't want to take her out of it. I'm guessing it puts a stretch on their budget but I don't really know.

After the dance thing fell through b/c I'm not putting that kind of strain on our budget she got interested in soccer. That is a one time 125 registration fee plus whatever some cleats and shin guards will cost and I don't have to deal with a bunch of dance moms.

wait until she gets to comp soccer. soccer parents can be just as bad.

 

[MA_PE]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

No, we are actually friends with the parents, regular people with decent jobs. When we asked her about it said it was pretty pricey but her kid loved it so much didn't want to take her out of it. I'm guessing it puts a stretch on their budget but I don't really know.

After the dance thing fell through b/c I'm not putting that kind of strain on our budget she got interested in soccer. That is a one time 125 registration fee plus whatever some cleats and shin guards will cost and I don't have to deal with a bunch of dance moms.

that's more like it...and I'll bet they give you a team shirt at no extra charge.

 

[MA_PE]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

No, we are actually friends with the parents, regular people with decent jobs. When we asked her about it said it was pretty pricey but her kid loved it so much didn't want to take her out of it. I'm guessing it puts a stretch on their budget but I don't really know.

After the dance thing fell through b/c I'm not putting that kind of strain on our budget she got interested in soccer. That is a one time 125 registration fee plus whatever some cleats and shin guards will cost and I don't have to deal with a bunch of dance moms.

wait until she gets to comp soccer. soccer parents can be just as bad.

All youth "competitive" activities have some a$$hat parents involved.

 

[snickerd3]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

No, we are actually friends with the parents, regular people with decent jobs. When we asked her about it said it was pretty pricey but her kid loved it so much didn't want to take her out of it. I'm guessing it puts a stretch on their budget but I don't really know.

After the dance thing fell through b/c I'm not putting that kind of strain on our budget she got interested in soccer. That is a one time 125 registration fee plus whatever some cleats and shin guards will cost and I don't have to deal with a bunch of dance moms.

i don't know how my parents afforded for the two of us (my sister and I) to dance. The tuition, costumes, recitals, travel (we did the competitive dance thing towrds the end), entry fees, etc...

 

[akwooly]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

No, we are actually friends with the parents, regular people with decent jobs. When we asked her about it said it was pretty pricey but her kid loved it so much didn't want to take her out of it. I'm guessing it puts a stretch on their budget but I don't really know.

After the dance thing fell through b/c I'm not putting that kind of strain on our budget she got interested in soccer. That is a one time 125 registration fee plus whatever some cleats and shin guards will cost and I don't have to deal with a bunch of dance moms.

i don't know how my parents afforded for the two of us (my sister and I) to dance. The tuition, costumes, recitals, travel (we did the competitive dance thing towrds the end), entry fees, etc...

I was never allowed to play on any comp team, only house leagues. Now I know why.

 

[envirotex]

^^^Lacrosse=$$$.

 

[envirotex]

Anyway...I just wrote my first check to a university for Tex Jr. today.

 

[matt267 PE]

Anyway...I just wrote my first check to a university for Tex Jr. today.

What is he studying?

 

[envirotex]

Anyway...I just wrote my first check to a university for Tex Jr. today.

What is he studying?

Mechanical Engineering

 

[matt267 PE]

Anyway...I just wrote my first check to a university for Tex Jr. today.

What is he studying?

Mechanical Engineering

Excellent. Wise investment.

 

[Supe]

No! Stop! Make him a dentist or a lawyer!

 

[Supe]

Wow and I thought youth hockey was bad. They've got big ones to charge for a "performance fee" and $30 tickets to see it on top of the class fee. God bless America. Of course they'll tell you that in order for her to be a successful dancer she needs to start formal training at a very young age. BS.

So does her friend come from a wealthy family or is mom just living vicariously through her daughter?

No, we are actually friends with the parents, regular people with decent jobs. When we asked her about it said it was pretty pricey but her kid loved it so much didn't want to take her out of it. I'm guessing it puts a stretch on their budget but I don't really know.

After the dance thing fell through b/c I'm not putting that kind of strain on our budget she got interested in soccer. That is a one time 125 registration fee plus whatever some cleats and shin guards will cost and I don't have to deal with a bunch of dance moms.

wait until she gets to comp soccer. soccer parents can be just as bad.

All youth "competitive" activities have some a$$hat parents involved.

This is why we watch for local deals that have the trial period stuff. Usually a few bucks a "class", and by the time the trial period runs out, she's already bored with it.

Dance moms are the F*CKING WORST. Junior did it and I went to her one competition. I have never seen so many bitchy, overweight, middle-aged women out there screaming at, and living vicariously through, their children. The normal people were all in the bleachers with us, equally mortified and fascinated by the freak show unveiling itself in front of us.

 

[envirotex]

No! Stop! Make him a dentist or a lawyer!

I made sure that there are both at his university for when he changes majors 5 times...

 

[YMZ PE]

My childhood best friend did the whole dance competition thing. It was expensive, but she's a Laker girl/soon-to-be Dallas Cowboys cheerleader now so that worked out for her. Given how much joy it gives her, I have to consider a "serious" dance studio in one of my kids shows genuine promise.

 

[ventilator]

My childhood best friend did the whole dance competition thing. It was expensive, but she's a Laker girl/soon-to-be Dallas Cowboys cheerleader now so that worked out for her. Given how much joy it gives her, I have to consider a "serious" dance studio in one of my kids shows genuine promise.

If it was something she truly loved I'd look into how we could make it work. As a 5 year old who just wants to dress up and jump around, not so much. We bought her a ballet tutu for her and she will wear it and play and hasn't asked about going back so I'll be happy with that for now.