should young kids play football?

Question

I am trying to convince my husband that our accident proned 9 year old son shouldnt play football. i need facts to back this up...please help!

Answer 1

yea why not. No one wants their son to grow up and be a sissy (no offense).

Answer 2

My 10 year old has been playing tackle football for 4 years now, and he has never had an injury worse than a bruise and hurt pride. On the other hand his coach last year(new team), let his boy play for the first time and in the first 5 minutes of the first game of the season he compound fractured both arms below the elbow and was in surgery to repair them, the boy will be playing football again this year. I agree with the fact they are going to be social rejects, and probably obese if you do not let them play what they like. Our rule in our house with both our children(1 boy, 1girl) is that they HAVE to play one sport a year, I don't care what it is, ballet, football, track, whatever, but they can pick it or I will, kids HAVE TO HAVE something to do......plus it teaches them respect, and disapline and how to work hard to get what you want..........bottom line...............let the boy play

Answer 3

Are you talking American football?
A nine year old accident prone child can play football. (I have one of those too.) The kids are wearing pads, they are taught to hit and how to take a hit.
I know it is not what you want to hear, but you have to let loose a little. Give it a try, let him play a season. The coaches are not going to put him in a position where he is going to end up with an injury that will follow him for the rest of his life.

Answer 4

'People say that when ethnically and religiously diverse staff and children participate in week-long football training camps, the team spirit engendered by the sport helps negate ethnic and political divisions. And so far, football schools have done just that, even for participants who come from openly antagonistic segments of society in the Balkans.'
From this website I found, it tells how to SUPPORT kids to play football. Maybe you shoud reconsider? Why don't you take a look. Football contains stratigies that helps strenthgen your childs body. Think about it: if your child plays football, and assuming he gets stronger and is very self-confident by then, he won't ever have to worry about bullies.

Answer 5

There really won't be many 'facts'. Honestly, if your child wants to play football, you might want to let him. Kids need to get roughed up sometimes. All you can do then is teach him to be safe by wearing his equipment while on the field. It's either that or he could be inside playing video games getting fat like all the other kids.

Answer 6

How does your 9 yr old son feel? I think if he's playing with kids his own age and parents are there to cheer without getting overly involved in winning it, can be a great experience. Believe me there's alot of other things he could become attached to that you would wish he played football! I think your wrong this time mom...

Answer 7

If your child is accident prone, accidents will follow him whatever he does. If he wants to play football you should let him try. Playing this sport with others may help him develop himself in many ways, It will be hard for him to hurt himself accidentally playing this game. It is a rough sport but they have pads for protection...unlike if he played basketball. Unfortunately you cannot go around protecting him. Letting him develop by participation may help him far more than you can with your protection plan. Let the counselors or football trainers know your concerns so they can be aware and not let him participate if he is harmful to himself. Give him a chance to grow.

Answer 8

I'm going to take a guess and say that probably most of the people who have replied have no children lol

Ok, I would side with you 100%, but at the same time, we do need to let go of the grip on our kids at some point. does your son WANT TO play football? or is it your husbands dream?? lol

Answer 9

i personally think they should start playing football at 16 because at age 9 your body is still growing and football might cause him to stay the same height because thats what happened to me. I've been 5'10 since 2004 because of the squats ive been working out. Hope this helps!

Answer 10

i think that getting kids started playing sports at a young age is a wonderful idea. if that child grows up and says to himself i would like to play football he may have a problem because he is so far behind. getting a child to play sports at a young age lets them pick and choose what sports they would like to advance. also, later in life sports may help him stay out of troublesome things like drugs or drinking. i feel like you shouldn't shelter him. this may work out well for your child. good luck!!

Answer 11

get the child into any sport it help builds teamwork and social skills and keeps them out of trouble so down the road you don't have to worry to much about him getting into gangs and drugs. Sit down and ask your son does he like playing football, and does he want to play it. if he doesn't want to play football then let him do something else like soccer ,basketball, hell chess or dance. what ever he wants to do then you should try to let him original. BOYS WILL BE BOYS!