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One father asks another...

Why do you spend so much money and time on training, championships and spend so much time running around to see your son compete?

The other father responds:
I don't pay for my son to compete!

The other father replies: So, if you don't pay for him to train and compete, what are you paying for?

Well, I pay for those moments when my son is so tired and he feels like he wants to give up, but he doesn't.

I pay for the opportunity he can have and make lasting friendships.

I pay for the opportunity that he can have amazing coaches who will teach him not just about sailing or competitions, but about life.

I also pay for my son to learn to be more disciplined, to learn to take care of his body.

I pay for my son to be able to learn to work with others, supportive, kind and a respectful TEAM member.

I pay for my son to learn to deal with disappointment when he doesn't win or misses a move even though he has practiced a thousand times, and still remains determined to do better next time.

I pay for my son to learn how to create and pursue his dreams.

I pay for my son to learn that it takes days, months, years of hard work and practice to create a champion, and that success doesn't happen overnight.

I pay so that my son can be involved in sports, instead of getting involved with the wrong things that life offers.

I could continue, but to be brief, I don't pay for him to train or sail, but for the opportunities that sport provides for my son to develop attributes that will serve him throughout his life.

In short, I think it's not about paying or spending money, but a big investment, and it's the least I can do for my son.

Ass: Text adapted from an athlete's father

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