TIME TO RESET THE REASONS
Sports can be a great teacher. Our kids learn about teamwork,
discipline, work ethic, being a good loser and so many other
important life lessons. Those are great reasons for kids to be
involved in sports, not the highly unlikely chance that they’ll get
a free ride to college.
Keep an open mind about your kid’s future. Even if you have
a 12-year-old who throws an 80 mile-per-hour fastball, that
doesn’t mean he’s guaranteed to make millions.
If he loves playing, there’s nothing wrong with supporting him
100%, but be reasonable with your expectations—and your
budget—and keep him grounded about the possibilities for his
future—whether it’s baseball or not.
And if you have the money in the budget—and sports are a big
priority for you and your kids—then, by all means, spend it!
But be realistic, keep the bigger picture in mind, and make sure
you’ve also planned for college and your kid’s non-sports future.
Make the first
STEPS
EASIER!
Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted
voice on money and business, and
CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has
authored five New York Times
best-selling books. Follow Dave on
Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on
the web at daveramsey.com.
With an Associate Degree from Trenholm State,
transferring to a 4-year college or university is
easy and affordable. www.trenholmstate.edu
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