We poured thousands into cheerleading instead of my daughter's college fund. I don't regret that choice.

The author (right) has invested heavily in her daughter's extracurricular activities over the last decade and has no regrets. Courtesy of Katie Barton. I spent thousands on my daughter's activities instead of putting that money in a college fund. Cheer and gymnastics taught her discipline, hard work, and commitment to long-term goals. She may have to take on student debt, but I don't regret investing in her confidence and growth. My oldest daughter is entering her senior year of high school,…