I actually have one! As much as I love football, I would never let a child of mine play the sport. Knowing what we do about traumatic brain injuries in football players, I can't imagine putting my kid in that position.
Brought to you by every male in my family being pushed to play football and having many concussions. Sure, concussions can happen doing almost anything, but I just feel the link between football concussions and TBI is pretty clear now.
I don't think my child staying up late for an event (party, holiday, etc.) is going to ruin him. (unpopular with my friends who won't come to any get together our group is having if it's in the evening because they start bedtime at 6:30 for their kids)
I actually have one! As much as I love football, I would never let a child of mine play the sport. Knowing what we do about traumatic brain injuries in football players, I can't imagine putting my kid in that position.
Brought to you by every male in my family being pushed to play football and having many concussions. Sure, concussions can happen doing almost anything, but I just feel the link between football concussions and TBI is pretty clear now.
I don't that I would outright forbid DS from playing football, but I will definitely steer him towards other sports. I agree about the greater risk of injury, H says he doesn't want to allow it either, but how do you do that to a kid?
Agreed! With both comments actually... I feel the same... I used to play rugby, and I would "never let" (I say that now...) our kids play. But, I also think guys rugby is way rougher and more violent then girls rugby. DH used to play football and wrestle, and we feel the same about those sports. We sit here and are like, "can't they just play softball or volleyball or something"?
I don't think my child staying up late for an event (party, holiday, etc.) is going to ruin him. (unpopular with my friends who won't come to any get together our group is having if it's in the evening because they start bedtime at 6:30 for their kids)
I don't think that letting kids stay up once in a while will ruin that at all, especially if it's not a regular occurrence and it's an event that is appropriate for them to be at.
That said I think for some kids/parents/families the routines can be a sanity saver so I can understand when they don't want to mess with them.
I also roll my eyes a bit at people who bring their babies/kids to everything in an effort to prove that kids didn't change their lives. I'm definitely not accusing you of this but my BIL and SIL bring their kids to everything because they refuse to miss anything and then think people are jerks for getting annoyed when their twin toddlers would be a distraction or ruin things because it wasn't an event that was appropriate for them (for example breaking something at an art show or screaming through a play).
I don't think my child staying up late for an event (party, holiday, etc.) is going to ruin him. (unpopular with my friends who won't come to any get together our group is having if it's in the evening because they start bedtime at 6:30 for their kids)
Bedtime for us doesn't start until 8, but I am THAT mom to the extent that unless it's Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, etc. I don't like taking my kids to late events. Part of the reason is I usually can't go to bed until at least an hour after they do (because of clean up etc.) and I don't want to be up really late.
I don't think my child staying up late for an event (party, holiday, etc.) is going to ruin him. (unpopular with my friends who won't come to any get together our group is having if it's in the evening because they start bedtime at 6:30 for their kids)
I don't think that letting kids stay up once in a while will ruin that at all, especially if it's not a regular occurrence and it's an event that is appropriate for them to be at.
That said I think for some kids/parents/families the routines can be a sanity saver so I can understand when they don't want to mess with them.
I also roll my eyes a bit at people who bring their babies/kids to everything in an effort to prove that kids didn't change their lives. I'm definitely not accusing you of this but my BIL and SIL bring their kids to everything because they refuse to miss anything and then think people are jerks for getting annoyed when their twin toddlers would be a distraction or ruin things because it wasn't an event that was appropriate for them (for example breaking something at an art show or screaming through a play).
Oh, I'm all for a routine. Kids for sure need one.
We definitely pick and choose what we take the kids to. If it's a family event at someone's house, they are going. There's always a bed/pack n play/couch that the kids can fall asleep on if need be. But...if the invite from friends does not specifically say, "family friendly", we're asking grandma and grandpa to babysit.
Friends of ours didn't come to a party we had at our house because of their kids bedtime routine starting at 6:30 and another pair of friends are having a party next weekend and doing hayrides for the kids and they aren't going for the same reason. If it's not a late morning or afternoon party ending by 5, they aren't going. I just think their kids are missing out on a lot of fun experiences.
alayne926, I think for me it would depend on how old the kids were and the fallout from it. I teach grades 1-4 and I have some students that if they miss their bedtime it's almost like dealing with a week long hangover because it throws them so much and then others who bounce back like nothing.
If my kid was one with the massive hangover from it I would have to weigh if it was worth it, or if it's a once a year or regular occurrence would it be better just to wait until they are older. Especially if they are young enough that they wouldn't remember any ways.
Bluedaisy-I guess, we've been lucky with one that bounces back pretty quickly. DS will sleep in a little later, and maybe take a longer nap the next day, but otherwise we don't notice any difference. DD may be the complete opposite, and we may need to adjust if need be. Only time will tell.
alayne926, fingers crossed that you have another easy one! Believe me it's so not fun dealing with the poor kids who don't bounce back quickly (one of the few things I hate about Halloween).
I actually have one! As much as I love football, I would never let a child of mine play the sport. Knowing what we do about traumatic brain injuries in football players, I can't imagine putting my kid in that position.
Brought to you by every male in my family being pushed to play football and having many concussions. Sure, concussions can happen doing almost anything, but I just feel the link between football concussions and TBI is pretty clear now.
I don't that I would outright forbid DS from playing football, but I will definitely steer him towards other sports. I agree about the greater risk of injury, H says he doesn't want to allow it either, but how do you do that to a kid?
My DH is absolutely against it. I'm torn because in the neighborhood we're in football is the primary sport. If he enjoys football I just think it would be a natural way to fit in to the community. DH says he can play basketball instead!
I think trunk or treat is dumb and totally not the same as traditional trick or treating
If you live in a rural or not family friendly neighborhood, drive and park to one.
kids walking around a parking lot for 20 min saying trick or treat to people sitting on their bumpers seems so blah
I used to agree with you on this one until my sister told me (after getting on her for putting one together for her church) that that is the only time some of the kids at her church get to trick or treat because their parents won't take them out or buy them costumes. They do a costume donation back in the beginning of September and give them to kids the week of Halloween that don't have costumes and they can come to Trunk or Treat at church.
Other than that....not OK. It seems like every school/YMCA around me is doing one this year...
I think trunk or treat is dumb and totally not the same as traditional trick or treating
If you live in a rural or not family friendly neighborhood, drive and park to one.
kids walking around a parking lot for 20 min saying trick or treat to people sitting on their bumpers seems so blah
But have you ever been? When done right it's great. Last year we did both this and traditional trick or treating and are planning the same this year. Its more fun when adults dress up and there are cars and tents that are fully decorated. Plus you dont have to do nearly as much walking.
Since the Holiday Season is approaching i think this is okay top throw in... I hate Christmas Music and that it starts being played right after Halloween... Save it for the week of Christmas and don't put it on every station there is. Some people dont want to listen to it 24/7 for the next 2 months.
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