With two working parents, both of whom had responsibilities for aging and ill parents, my kids understood that their hobbies and activities were not the center of the universe. Never speak to you again? I hope you are joking.
Kids have to make all kinds of sacrifices for other family members. I hardly think that cutting back on sports qualifies as child abuse! Since my kids did not have the luxury of full time chauffeur services…and time, money and availability were in short supply at times they made it to adulthood unscathed.bim sure yours would too …