Why do many of you feel entitled because you payed in years past to be on a team. What ever happened to trying out and making A and B teams according to ability and the parents of the kids that don't make it teach the kids that THAT IS LIFE and if you want it, work harder OR be proud that you made the B or C team. The truth is, if your kid is so amazing they will make the top team. They won't be missed if they are that good! If they are "typical" good and are on the border between first and second team, maybe they can work harder to stand out. And, if they are working as hard as they can and make the second team, why can't you be proud of that? You will respond that they deserve to be up on top. That there are politics. That is your opinion and the opinion of most of the parents of the kids that are asked to move down. The more you talk about this the more you bring attention to the fact that your daughter is not amazing and in the bottom tier of a top team. These poor girls! The pressure you are putting on them. They must feel like they disappoint you every time they step on the field. | 
