I don't know about others but the camps, club lax, lessons, weight speed training, that I spend (and I spend a lot) is for my children to become the best they can at something they love. I really enjoy watching them play. The fact that they are pretty good makes it even better. They enjoy playing. They like working and getting better. For me it is not to "get" money in college. For anyone that thinks that way and while knowing there are only 12 something scholarships for D1 is an idiot or a dreamer.

I spend more money (and time) on gymnastics than lacrosse and there is no way they are getting a dime in that. If they are really lucky maybe they can play DIII.

I would rather spend my money on something they love doing. They are only young once. I only get to watch them once go through it. If I am willing to make the sacrifice in paying and they are willing to put the time in to get better, I will pay all day.