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In response to "IMO it's just parents thinking their kid needs top of the line equipment for that little advantage. The better bat the farther the ball goes, etc. -- nm" by MDH

it is a status thing, much like having a top of the line car.

Posted by groiny (aka groiny) Apr 24 '12, 07:07

kids learn early what the good shit is and what the Wal Mart shit is.

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It's status, and wanting to live vicariously through them. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 24, 07:09 5
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- I want my son to play sports, mainly to make sure he gets scholarships to schools. - groiny Apr 24, 07:10 3
  - Yes. This would be 1 of my 2 goals - Strongbad Apr 24, 07:11 2
    - Losing? Do they actually keep score anymore? - Stephen Apr 24, 07:18
    - yeah, hard to teach the losing lesson. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 24, 07:12

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