The cost of school sports make difficult access for families with lower incomes
Children can gain valuable life lessons through games, however, the price for participation is one of the biggest stress points for families. Youth sports are a big business, with 56% of children under 17 years old playing on teams. Parents on average spend more than $1,000 per year while some see figures up to five figures. It's a sacrifice that a family from Washington Terrace says is worth it. "It has gotten progressively higher, the prices have," Maggie Contreras-Miller stated. A new competition provides 6 full-tuition scholarships to students of music. She is meticulous about calculating the numbers before the…