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Unknow Joined Sat 10/21/06 Posts: 3353	Sat 04/05/08 03:48 PM
Last year my son was asked to sub on a buddies baseball team..I would'nt let him (asthma,allergies,and personal reasons)I did promise he could play next year if he thought he wanted . Well it's next year..... So I signed my 10 yr old up for baseball...he has never played on a team ,just messing around with friends in yards & parks,ect.(he can hit, and he can sorta catch,and he's fast). Now I'm second guessing myself...is he gonna get hurt? embarrassed? frustrated? Did I just waste $55 reg. fee? ARGGGG!

mssilverfox Joined Sat 12/08/07 Posts: 10529	Sat 04/05/08 03:51 PM
Awww give the boy a chance.. All my gkids (girls too) play ball and they all love it. Teaches them a lot of things..

Peccy Joined Thu 06/28/07 Posts: 17181	Sat 04/05/08 03:51 PM
Last year my son was asked to sub on a buddies baseball team..I would'nt let him (asthma,allergies,and personal reasons)I did promise he could play next year if he thought he wanted . Well it's next year..... So I signed my 10 yr old up for baseball...he has never played on a team ,just messing around with friends in yards & parks,ect.(he can hit, and he can sorta catch,and he's fast). Now I'm second guessing myself...is he gonna get hurt? embarrassed? frustrated? Did I just waste $55 reg. fee? ARGGGG! Nah, baseball is an important part of a young boys life, stop being over protective it'll work out.

maraskia74 Joined Mon 12/03/07 Posts: 1017	Sat 04/05/08 03:52 PM
let him try he might be great

txscowgirl Joined Thu 01/24/08 Posts: 136	Sat 04/05/08 03:52 PM
Give him a chance, you never know he might just surprise you. I was the same way with my sons. He could turn out to be the best on the team that's why they have practice's for them to learn the basics.

krazykitty323 Joined Sun 03/09/08 Posts: 1083	Sat 04/05/08 03:52 PM
He will do just fine....you'll see

Justin15 Joined Thu 04/03/08 Posts: 237	Sat 04/05/08 03:53 PM
he should be ok but if he does start breathing to hard it my be a good idea to take him out or just see if the coach can just let him play a few innings

ADiamond Joined Sat 12/08/07 Posts: 2375	Sat 04/05/08 03:58 PM
Last year my son was asked to sub on a buddies baseball team..I would'nt let him (asthma,allergies,and personal reasons)I did promise he could play next year if he thought he wanted . Well it's next year..... So I signed my 10 yr old up for baseball...he has never played on a team ,just messing around with friends in yards & parks,ect.(he can hit, and he can sorta catch,and he's fast). Now I'm second guessing myself...is he gonna get hurt? embarrassed? frustrated? Did I just waste $55 reg. fee? ARGGGG! Your concerns are understandable but, it isthe best thing you could do for him and a $55.00 investment that will gain him a lifetime of friends, experience in losing proudly and winning well. Good job Dawnette....now sit back and enjoy the smiel that are on the way to your son's face........my son has allergies too....

noname0720 Joined Fri 03/07/08 Posts: 255	Sat 04/05/08 04:02 PM
yeah you shouldnt be worried, i played a lot of sports when i was young and i'm glad i did, plus it's good exercise so you made a good decision

baroosie Joined Fri 01/18/08 Posts: 859	Sat 04/05/08 04:07 PM
He's going to get hurt in yards, parks, streets, driveways, etc at that age... He's going to get frustrated and sometimes embarrassed from now til he's past his teens..... ...but from what i read, he'll do well and gain self confidence that will carry him through all that.... If have allergic asthma and its well-controlled, if you keep up with all meds, dr visits, etc....

trailingahead Joined Thu 03/06/08 Posts: 569	Sat 04/05/08 04:10 PM
Last year my son was asked to sub on a buddies baseball team..I would'nt let him (asthma,allergies,and personal reasons)I did promise he could play next year if he thought he wanted . Well it's next year..... So I signed my 10 yr old up for baseball...he has never played on a team ,just messing around with friends in yards & parks,ect.(he can hit, and he can sorta catch,and he's fast). Now I'm second guessing myself...is he gonna get hurt? embarrassed? frustrated? Did I just waste $55 reg. fee? ARGGGG! i have asthma and bad allergies too worse when i was a kid getting outside and running and pushing yourself is the best thing you can do you just have to let the coaches know and never let him forget his inhalor

ellgee1976 Joined Sat 10/28/06 Posts: 7296	Sat 04/05/08 04:13 PM
i fully understand your worries, you're a mom, it's what ya do however, when my son wanted to play football 2 yrs ago, i told him it was fine, payed the $75 fee, and became his biggest fan he got the air knocked out of him, was afraid to be tackled, sorta scared of the ball..but i cheered him on as loud and the best i could they won championships that year, won 6-0.. walked off the field singing, Queen's 'we are the champions' granted, the next year, he went out for football again, and they went 2-4...didn't win much...however, the benefits, his self esteem, the comradeship he had with the other team members...something i could never give him...im glad he went for football...no matter how scared i was for him keep your chin up, and be his biggest fan...you'll see the benefits for yourself

WhiteSox0507 Joined Wed 09/26/07 Posts: 473	Sat 04/05/08 04:13 PM
He'll be fine. If you're worried about him getting hit by a pitch and getting hurt, it's not a problem. Kids his age don't throw hard enough to hurt someone. Getting hit by a pitch only hurts for a few seconds anyway. I loved my time in little league and I'm sure your son will too.

whatdoyaknow Joined Mon 01/28/08 Posts: 341	Sat 04/05/08 04:18 PM
Last year my son was asked to sub on a buddies baseball team..I would'nt let him (asthma,allergies,and personal reasons)I did promise he could play next year if he thought he wanted . Well it's next year..... So I signed my 10 yr old up for baseball...he has never played on a team ,just messing around with friends in yards & parks,ect.(he can hit, and he can sorta catch,and he's fast). Now I'm second guessing myself...is he gonna get hurt? embarrassed? frustrated? Did I just waste $55 reg. fee? ARGGGG! et him grow up..he has to learn to not be great at everything...and who knows..he may be great

whatdoyaknow Joined Mon 01/28/08 Posts: 341	Sat 04/05/08 04:21 PM
i fully understand your worries, you're a mom, it's what ya do however, when my son wanted to play football 2 yrs ago, i told him it was fine, payed the $75 fee, and became his biggest fan he got the air knocked out of him, was afraid to be tackled, sorta scared of the ball..but i cheered him on as loud and the best i could they won championships that year, won 6-0.. walked off the field singing, Queen's 'we are the champions' granted, the next year, he went out for football again, and they went 2-4...didn't win much...however, the benefits, his self esteem, the comradeship he had with the other team members...something i could never give him...im glad he went for football...no matter how scared i was for him keep your chin up, and be his biggest fan...you'll see the benefits for yourself i agree with this 100%

Unknow Joined Sat 10/21/06 Posts: 3353	Sat 04/05/08 05:24 PM
Yeah ....Ty everybody! I'm letting him play...he did'nt forget I told him he could last year! Anyone wanna buy a candy bar? Benefitting B^R&R^#% baseball league!

Sassy_4u Joined Mon 03/17/08 Posts: 160	Sat 04/05/08 06:15 PM
Dawn you will never regret letting him play. Sports are a major part of a boys life. I have 2 in sports (baseball, football, basketball)! The running to and from practice, and games, I would not trade for the world. The first year of football, I was scared to death. But it turned out all right and they had the time of their life. Each year it gets better n better. You bet I am their biggest fan. My 17 yr old will graduate next year, he is going to a college where he can play sports.