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chiam margalit wrote: *I think it depends entirely on the kid, and you know your kid best. *Does he like football? Does he watch it with the family on TV and *understand the basics of the game? (Can he teach them to me... because *to me it looks like a bunch of behemouths crashing into each other and *I just DO NOT get it!) Have your read books about sports? Does he *like sports enough to be excited about the game? Well, um - no We aren't really a sports oriented family. We don't watch sports. We don't read about sports. Frankly, if all sports fell off the face of the earth, we probably wouldn't notice for quite some time. That being said, people keep giving us tickets to sporting events and while I'm not one to go out of my way to see them, if I'm given the tickets and I go, I generally have a good time. I suppose it would make sense to read our son a book or two about playing football, and maybe show it to him on tv, and see if he shows any interest. Duh. I feel like an idiot for not thinking of that... -- hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net "uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large |
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In article , Rosalie B. says...
It's not so idiotic. A lot of the things that you see on TV are different from the real sports event. Some sports (like ice hockey) just don't translate well to TV. Football IMHO is made to order for TV because the action pauses so often for the commentator to explain what happened. In person, you don't have that kind of personal tutor for it. So if he likes what he sees on TV, he may be disappointed in person. grandma Rosalie I didn't understand football at all until I had a boyfriend who was really into it, and explained things to me. Now I love to watch it. Watching football on TV and going to see a game are two different experiences anyway. The close-up view and commentary are essential parts of TV-watching, the excitement of being in the crowd and just being there (although you actually see less of the game) are essential parts of the attendance of the game. A little kid may like all the crowd hoopla even if he doesn't understand the game. Esepcially if it's a high-scoring game. At least for awhile. Banty |
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Rosalie B. wrote: I suppose it would make sense to read our son a book or two about playing football, and maybe show it to him on tv, and see if he shows any interest. Duh. I feel like an idiot for not thinking of that... It's not so idiotic. A lot of the things that you see on TV are different from the real sports event. Some sports (like ice hockey) just don't translate well to TV. Football IMHO is made to order for TV because the action pauses so often for the commentator to explain what happened. In person, you don't have that kind of personal tutor for it. So if he likes what he sees on TV, he may be disappointed in person. Also, I don't think a 3yo really cares to follow the game, so having someone explain may not be that important. If your 3yo likes new sights and sounds and experiences, he'll probably like the experience of "going to a football game" even if he knows nothing about football. I don't think it's so important to "prep" a 3yo on what football is about before taking him to a game. As others have said, make sure he will have sufficient snacks etc. and go and have fun. If he is bored, you could always leave. We took Ryan to a baseball game at around a year old. He clapped whenever the audience cheered and had a great time. I'm sure he had no clue that the real action was going on way down on the field. --Robyn |
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I've been taking my kids to major college football games since they
were four. And I've been to sporting events in Philly. How much interest do *you* have in the game? If you aren't interested, your child won't be. The Linc is a gorgeous new stadium and there are a million other things going on that have nothing to do with the game. The first couple years my kids went to games, they were more interested in the band, the scoreboards, etc than they were with the game. (That's changed over the years.) Philly fans, however, aren't mild, sit-on-their-hands types. Are you prepared to have your child hear bad language or be around people drinking beer? Can your child handle the noise? I wouldn't have hesitated to take my kids to an NFL game at that age if I could have. But they spent a lifetime of watching sports with me. Football is in their blood (my son knew what a touchdown was before he could walk). I think sports is a great way to bond with the kids. My kids are well into their teens now, and my son and I regularly go to our local major college games. That's when we sit and talk about his life. He plays football now himself and the people we sit near have taken an interest in his "career." Football has been so positive for our family. It makes me sad to hear others rip it down as violent or stupid. Only you know if your child would be ready for a day like that. It can be intense. But it is a great time. Plan to buy some souveniers and make it special. Annie |
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annie wrote: *How much interest do *you* have in the game? I'm not a sports fan, but I do enjoy going to games in person now and then. *If you aren't interested, your child won't be. I disagree. I'm not at all interested in a crappy production of "Sesame Street Live" with a horrible sound system and no plot, but you know, my child was REALLY interested... He has a lot of interests I do not particularly share *The Linc is a gorgeous new stadium and there are a million other *things going on that have nothing to do with the game. The first Yeah, I look forward to checking it out. *sit-on-their-hands types. Are you prepared to have your child hear *bad language or be around people drinking beer? I'm sorry, this is making me crack up. I know what you mean (I think), but still. My child has been around people drinking beer ever since I cracked open the first postpartum bottle when he was about two days old, and I think he heard me yelling something about m*therf*cking sh*it as he was being born, too (it hurt. What can I say?) Thanks for the input -- hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net "uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large |
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annie wrote:
I wouldn't have hesitated to take my kids to an NFL game at that age if I could have. But they spent a lifetime of watching sports with me. Football is in their blood (my son knew what a touchdown was before he could walk). I think sports is a great way to bond with the kids. My kids are well into their teens now, and my son and I regularly go to our local major college games. That's when we sit and talk about his life. He plays football now himself and the people we sit near have taken an interest in his "career." Football has been so positive for our family. It makes me sad to hear others rip it down as violent or stupid. Like your post. Those that do are likely missing the whole concept of team sports - the positive impact to children's lives (and, to be mild, a strong desire to express their uniqueness with such word twisting - "violent" - lol.) Only you know if your child would be ready for a day like that. It can be intense. But it is a great time. Plan to buy some souveniers and make it special. Agreed. Few three y.o. kids are going to grasp the subtleties of football but may enjoy the whole festive environment. The OP's lucky in that they're special club seats and a 1:00 pm start. (That's three less hours of drinking than a 4:15 start ;-) ) Dress warmly, wear dark green and if going the 16th, certainly stay away from dark blue colors. . . . If my 5 y.o. daughter can sit through - and may have even somewhat enjoyed a full NASCAR race, a 3 y.o can get through an NFL game. I more wonder about the parents. . . . -- Jim |
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