"One parent took to Reddit to ask about this exact scenario. In the/parenting subreddit, the original poster (OP) shared that their eldest daughter is a high school freshman who's been figure skating for six years. While there is a rink and private coaches near their home, they found a better fit at a rink with a private coach half an hour away."
"OP explained that waking up at 5 to get things ready, to get on the road by 6:30 am, get to the rink by 7, leave at 7:45, to drop her at school by 8:30 and then into my office, I feel like I've lived a full day by the time I even show up to work."
"While her kid loves skating, she's not on track to be competitive by any means and that her daughter even acknowledges that this expensive, time-consuming hobby is just for exercise and fun."
Parents often face dilemmas when their teenagers pursue expensive hobbies that require significant time and financial investment. One parent shared their experience with a daughter who loves figure skating but is not competitive. The family struggles with the logistics of early morning practices and the costs associated with coaching and ice time. Despite the daughter's passion for skating, it does not contribute to college applications, leading to concerns about balancing this hobby with other interests and family resources.
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