The other day my son came to me with a flyer about this boxing show that is supposed to encourage people to solve their problems with boxing instead of gun violence. My son has been really trying to allow me to let him go on this show due to "issues" he has had and still have in the area. Long story short, I finally gave in and said yes, but I'm not sure if I made the right decision. I went onto their website ("1-on-1boxing.com") and checked out what their about, but I'm still a little torn with my decision. Did I make the right choice?
2006-09-02 12:37:27 · 10 answers · asked by cleotis 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
i understand your feelings, i put my son in boxing at a young age and it did help him. its kinda primitive, but it gives them selfconfidence and teaches them respect for others. it also helps them later on, if they can kick *** physically, it will make it easier to do mentally because theyve got the edge. i dont think you could have made a better choice.
2006-09-02 12:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by chris l 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boxing still sounds like a form of violence to me...Are you really that worried about your son being involved with guns? How old is he? Do you live in an area where gangs and guns are present? If so, then boxing is probably better then guns-especially if it gets your son involved in fitness and meeting responsible people. But if gangs and violence are not an issue in your sons life--then I would suggest something safer....such as baseball, basketball, or even karate to burn off his agression. Good Luck-No matter what decision you make--just keep your sons best interest in mind :)
2006-09-02 19:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had some anger issues when he was in his teens.
His counselor suggested that he work out on a punching bag. But this wasn't fighting/boxing. That's different - that's fighting. It's a great way to get broken bones, brain damage, whatever. Personally, I could never condone boxing as a way to solve problems.
2006-09-02 19:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have raised two children, one with little difficulties, and one with many difficulties. This is something I have seen through hindsight, you know the 20/20 thing.......When you have a child who asks to do something, and you think about it and say NO, what is it that they are doing when they come back and beg you to allow them?
They cannot accept your directions.
They cannot accept your answer.
They cannot RESPECT YOU.
If I had stuck to my guns instead of wanting him to get to be with his friends, etc, things would be different today. He was already too influenced by friends. Best thing you can do, is follow your gut and stick with it. I did not, and I had a mess at one time.
2006-09-02 22:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by DA R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it was a good idea...because so many boxers get brain damage, injured and killed....plus you are teaching your son that it is OK to solve his problems with violence....gun, knife, fist, going body to body, ect is all fighting and are all the wrong ways to solve your problems.
If I were you, I'd not let your son go, I'd show him better ways to solve his problems, and if he cooperates and learns/uses to new problem solving skills, I'd treat him to something he likes (skateboard, i-pod, ect)
GOOD LUCK!!! :-)
2006-09-02 19:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lorraine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't your choice milady. It was a choice made by your son, You were simply confirming something that he already intended to do and if you had not agreed, you would be putting yourself in an untenable position. He could then blame you for anything that goes on, that he could say would not have happened, if you had agreed.
2006-09-02 19:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fighting is fighting whether it is with guns or fists. I don't condone violence for any reason.
2006-09-02 19:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by grumpyfiend 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
boxing is great UFC is EVER GREATER BY 100 TRILLION TIMES but u gotta get to know the coach cus he couldnt hit water if he was in a boat
2006-09-02 19:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You want unknown people of unknown origins, beliefs, ages etc to help you parent your child!? You do what you feel is best that's what you do!
2006-09-02 19:42:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how old is he?? a lot depends upon age and maturity
2006-09-02 19:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by anastasia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋