What’s the end goal for parents who put their kids into competitive dance?

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People who push their young kids into athletics or theatre, music, they’re clearly thinking their kid is going to become some kind of pro or get a scholarship.

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meh. you have to push your kid for them to have a chance at varsity in some sports now

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People who push their young kids into athletics or theatre, music, they’re clearly thinking their kid is going to become some kind of pro or get a scholarship

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There are plenty of benefits to these activities besides the extraordinary low chance of a scholarship or impossibly low chance of turning pro.

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People who push their young kids into athletics or theatre, music, they’re clearly thinking their kid is going to become some kind of pro or get a scholarship.

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do fathers push their sons to play sports b/c they're thinking of a college scholarship 10 years in the future?

As for theatre, go watch the movie Gypsy & get back to me

Scholarships for dance, Jr. Miss, Miss Louisiana, Golden Girl, dance teacher with studio later in life, not pregnant at 16, no tats at 16, not a cum dumpster at 16, etc. It has its advantages.

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What’s the end goal for parents who put their kids into competitive dance?

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I'll say this. Our experience has been that our kids have been around others with like-minded interests. They've picked up teamwork, responsibility, accountability, dedication, and understand what commitment means.

Could they have gotten this from a recreational dance team? Possibly, but generally speaking, the commitment isn't always the same.

It's very expensive, and as a father, it is my end goal that my girls never dance professionally.

Edited to add. I do believe that if you start your daughter(s) too early, it can potentially be a money ploy by the dance company. Yes, there is a chance they could develop better technique earlier, but unless you see a real commitment from your daughter(s), I'd be cautious about that. If you see her twirling around the house when no one is watching, her practicing by herself, etc., she may have a very strong interest in dancing, and you can proceed accordingly.

Onlyfans baw. That’s where the big money is

It’s a similar concept. They engage in an activity they enjoy while learning life lessons related to hard work, learning and growing from failure, the value of success, working with people you both like and don’t like to accomplish a goal, the value of time management and sacrifice… I could go on and on


Of course there are also less desirable aspects just like with competitive youth sports

Strippers make good money.

Not every father is trying to keep his daughters off the pole.


Someone has to pay for their bologna in their old age.

Attempts to really piss Dad off with the 1500.00 +/ mo. bills this time of year between competition fees, hotel rooms, tuition and other associated expenses.