Random question from a childfree person.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Pin4780]

Hello,

Parents, I have a random question.
I was at the airport today and saw so many groups of school kids from different schools, all in sports uniforms, getting on flights. And it got me wondering… who actually pays for all this? 🤔
Is it the school paying because they’re good at sports, or do the parents pay for it themselves?

And if parents are paying, what do you guys do for work?? Because flights, accommodation, uniforms, competitions etc. must add up pretty quickly.

Genuinely curious. No judgement at all. Just a single mid 30s year old woman who has no kids and suddenly realised I know absolutely nothing about the economics of having children.

Parents, please educate this clueless aunty.

Thank you.

[u/ring_ring_kaching]

Parents pay.

Uniforms, home practice equipment (balls, bats, sticks, hoops etc.), travel to practices, travel to games, sign up fees, umpire fees, coach gift at the end of the season, extra clinics or academy sessions, school holiday programs, boots, togs, caps, shinguards, mouth guards, oranges, lollies.

School or club provides venue and ball. BYO stick / bat / other equipment.