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Anyone else's kids got extremely expensive hobbies?

329 replies

bjorni9 · 02/09/2026 00:19

What started as a casual club, has turned into a lifestyle. Mountain biking, 4x, bmx freestyle, bmx racing. It has saved my ND child's sanity, and drained my bank account. I buy and sell and work so much overtime just so we can continue. It is far better than any play therapy or council funded clubs we've ever received (especially for his mh and mood). Anyone else making big sacrifices for their kids' hobbies? If only football would've stuck!

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Penkie · 02/09/2026 00:31

Canoeing. Not so much the actual hobby after the initial outlay, but the cost of driving to whitewater parks in the country.

MrsKateColumbo · 02/09/2026 00:29

We got a bit deep into gymnastics which was £££ due to DD spending every waking hour there. Thankfully no more

Rantypanties · 02/09/2026 00:28

Just about to embark on an ice skating journey with my one….!!! 😬

Gtfc · 02/09/2026 00:23

Polo