I know what your saying, but I still don't beleive that an 8 year old needs a 200+ dollar glove, when they can't tell the difference in that and a plastic one. Unless they are playing on like a select team, that plays big tourneys etc. I don't think that money should be spent on gloves they don't know the advantages of, it would be better spent on things like lessons. I don't mind little kids having good bats, more power to them to hit it further, but gloves and catchers gear, should not be spent hundreds on. I see your point, but its probably not the wisest choice for them to blow their money.