Playing time might be the most emotionally charged topic in all of youth and school sports. It’s the one issue that fills inboxes, sidelines, car rides home, and kitchen-table conversations. And as adults, we all get it — watching your child sit the bench is hard. You love them. You want them to succeed. You want them to feel valued. But here’s the truth most parents never get to hear clearly: Playing time is earned, not guaranteed — unless the level of sport exists for the p
