And on the other side, far too many players treat their host family housing as a dorm room, leaving clothes scattered all over the place, leaving half-eaten food and half-consumed drinks, etc. Some of the nicest guys you could ever meet live like absolute pigs. When your sons go off to summer ball, remind them that somebody is opening their home for 2 months to a total stranger so treat the home and the host family with respect. Just one example: host mom fixes a special dinner, all the foods being favorites of her players, intending a family dinner with the kids and the players. The players load their plates in the kitchen, walk up to their room and close the door. Host mom was speechless. We have never had any problems because my wife discusses expectations the first day, occasionally checks the rooms, and nips any "misunderstandings" in the bud. It's all about communication.