I raised 5 kids and refused to spend thousands on youth sports. I don't regret it.
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I raised five kids in a sports-obsessed town but kept youth sports spending low. Now that they're adults, I'm glad I didn't invest more.
I raised 5 kids and refused to spend thousands on youth sports. I don't regret it.
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Susan Solomon Yem
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