I would say you are off base thinking only the rich can travel. My family has been splitting time at the diamonds across the east coast for three years now. We also have not had a true vacation for three years. The way I look at it is if you want it bad enough, you will find a way or means to get it. We look at it as giving our son an avenue to succeed. If he makes it to college or further we have done our job. Even if he ends up doing something else other than baseball we will still feel good knowing we gave him a chance. I will sacrifice everything I have for my kids. Thats just the way I am. I do know several people that have said that they are not willing to give up thier family vacation to go watch baseball. Me, a bad day at the ballfeild beats any line in any amusement park anyday. It is about money but if you want it bad enough for your kids future no matter what the sport or choice is, you will find ways... from an average middle class american.
( Been to 16 states in 3 summers )