Want ... The next big thing will always be found. if he doesn't have money chances are he's playing free for a high level showcase team. It's everyone below the next big things who need to showcase unless they want to play for the local college (assuming they have the ability). My son was all conference, all county and all metro. He was listed from his soph year on as a college prospect to watch. I classified him as one in a group of about 500-1000 talent wise. Showcasing created some separation.
What two of you consider condescension from posters is an attempt to provide education. Many people have come here with open minds and benefitted. No one here is defending all travel programs. But there are many good ones. If you decide the world is one way based on one experience your sons lose out.