The money was going to get spent on something - DD's hobbies, my hobbies, DW's hobbies, vacations... Even if DD quits the game tomorrow, I will not consider one cent of it wasted. She is having awesome experiences, learning life lessons, making great friends, and developing into a strong and confident young woman. The investment is worth it just for those things. If she can pick up a scholarship to help pay for college, it's icing on the cake.