23-04-2014, 07:17 PM
Robin,
I understand all this, but you have to put some numbers in to put things in context. I guess for an U8 to go to the World Youth Championships (with Scotland) in a far flung destination on a 'free' place would cost the parent(s) upwards of £2,500 plus the cost of a parent having time off work/making provision for siblings. For most people that is a huge financial burden. Particularly for an U8 I think you have to be clear that is the right thing to do and the only way you can do that is to have a chat with the parent(s).
I understand all this, but you have to put some numbers in to put things in context. I guess for an U8 to go to the World Youth Championships (with Scotland) in a far flung destination on a 'free' place would cost the parent(s) upwards of £2,500 plus the cost of a parent having time off work/making provision for siblings. For most people that is a huge financial burden. Particularly for an U8 I think you have to be clear that is the right thing to do and the only way you can do that is to have a chat with the parent(s).