2007-08-04 13:22:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Your Mom probably had a bad experience with it. You might find out what rules and safety equipment has changed in the last 20 years. Ask a round about question to probe your Mom. Bring it up when she is in a good mood. Otherwise ya have do what you parents say.
2007-08-04 13:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by south of france 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk to her, find out why she doesn't want you on the team. Does she think your grades will suffer? Is she afraid of injury? Is there an upfront cost (ie uniforms, pads) your family can't afford? Is she worried about how you are going to get to and from practice?
Your grades and injury are going to be the two biggest hurdles to overcome. If it's something else, if the coach wants you that bad maybe he could help ease her concerns over some of the things (a ride, the $$ end of things).
You can't go behind her back, I would think that would be nearly impossible. It would be unfair of the team to say if your grades start slipping you'll drop the sport.
Unless she's just being impossible about it for impossible's sake there may be a compromise to be worked out.
The above suggestions about approaching her like an adult are good ones. Definitely approach her when she is in a good mood. Maybe butter her up, if there is a chore she always asks you to do each night or week, do it before she asks, then ask her. It also might be a good idea to first ask her her concern, think about how you can allay that fear, and then go back to her. And if she still won't budge, don't whine and pout about it. If she was inclined to consider it next season, she'll be less likely if you act like a 5 year old.
2007-08-04 22:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by JenT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LISTEN to your mom,she doesn't want her baby hurt.No actually,think about your family as a whole.While mommy dearest is out working she shouldn't have to worry about.Will my baby be crushed today?If so,I WILL HAVE TO TAKE OFF WORK AND GO TO THE HOSPITAL.When her 1st thought was.WHAT will I fix the family for dinner.When I get off.
2007-08-04 20:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by yp_will_chicago_369 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to her this is something you want to do. Want her to listen? Talk to her like an adult, not a kid. My mom didn't want me to play football either, but we worked it out . . . she will become your biggest fan, I guarantee it . . .
The suggestion to have the coach talk to her was a good one, if the coach can express to her why he would like you to play. You obviously have something that he see's.
What position do you want to play?
2007-08-04 20:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tim H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just work out and get a hold of your coach and have him talk to your mom.
2007-08-04 21:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by Gio D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show your mother a listing of what first round draft picks make,she might change her mind.
2007-08-05 09:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by DROB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your mom about it, and explain to her why you want to be on th team.
2007-08-04 21:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk your mom into letting you play.
2007-08-04 20:39:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your mom is afraid of injury then you should prove to her that it is safe and ask the coach to talk to her on the phone
2007-08-04 20:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask your dad
2007-08-05 02:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by atl_ace1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋