TR,
C'mon now, whose idea was this forum anyways?
Right now LL all-stars is very important for my 12yo and as a result very important to me. At the same time I find it hard to understand why the parents of the younger kids are getting so worked up over their all-star tournaments. Then I remember that I was the same way when my kid was that age.
I also figure that when my son is in HS I'll wonder how anyone could think LL all-stars is important.
Give 'em a break!
Oh yeah, I bet it is quite the money maker!