I have to agree. I think it is most definitely our responsibility to push our children to be the best at whatever they choose to do. In fact, if we neglect to do this, i think we fail as parents. Now obviously we shouldn't try to live vicariously through our children and try to push our dreams on them, but if they choose to compete in a sport, or academic competition, or play a musical instrument etc, it is our responsibility to push them to be the best they can be no matter what sacrifices we as parents have to make. Not only might you wish 5 yrs down the road that you had, but so might your child. Parent child relationships are difficult enough to maintain throughout the years, so do everything you can to afford them with every possible opportunity now while you can!!!!