Setting priorities of what you want in life. What your doing now will teach them girl and boys what’s important. (Playing Ball?). Families and kids will meet friends of a lifetime. Playing does teach kids to be on time respect team members how to win and loose. it’s a commitment for both of you. As Doc said his son did and a few will go on to play after high school very few. Parent do have to miss a game or 2. Now the kids see parents setting priorities (we have to work and take care of the choices the parent make/want) hunting, fishing, new tires family trips ,gardening taking care of land and yes tell them I’m working to help with the travel ball.
Get them involved with the grass cutting, gardening helping around the house. Make sure they are earning the weekend play, eating out, pool parties, beach trips ,nice gear.

Wait til they are at the middle school 8 grade heading to high school to start. I see neighbor hood families leave at lunch Friday come home late Sunday and complain all week about how tired they are. It all about what you want. It’s all about what you want your kids to do. Enjoy the journey.