sunday morning... mad scramble sorting out 3 lots of socks, shorts and boots! kids usually keen as mustard to play but not this morning. The oldest ( still only 8 but plays in under 10 team) now plays tackle rugby as opposed to just tag rugby like the little ones. This morning he has a match and just doesnt want to play (feeling bit scared at thought of being tackled by bigger lads) Poor thing is very fast with the ball and the coach congratulated him about this last practice.Poor kid told us later that it was because they were training with bigger lads and he didnt want caught!
Most of the time he loves it and it has brought him out of his shell.
Dad was a rugby player and still would be but injuries dont heal like they used to!!
Soooo, this morning is hard. Told him he would be letting team down if he doesnt go (only small team) but now I feel bad for saying that.
I know he will enjoy it once he gets there but ohhh.. rugby is rough and I dont want to force him to play if he is scared.
I might terrify him for life.
Typical, dad isnt here today to do a ' I used to feel like that sometimes son, it will be ok, you will be good etc'. I could do a similar one but it would be about netball... not quite the same physical risk involved! ( though that said, there have been some risky moments with hockey sticks!)
I guess not all men are born with an inbuilt desire to play!!
I like rugby and I do think its good for the kids to play but there have been some accidents at matches even with the young boys ( and girls)
and I have mixed feelings about making him go.
Dad wishes that there were mixed teams when he played.. yeah yeah weve had all the stuff about tackles and the old all in together bath afterwards. Quite funny hearing him and pals laughing about it because I should think if they got the opportunity now, it might kill a few of them off!!
Most of the time he loves it and it has brought him out of his shell.
Dad was a rugby player and still would be but injuries dont heal like they used to!!
Soooo, this morning is hard. Told him he would be letting team down if he doesnt go (only small team) but now I feel bad for saying that.
I know he will enjoy it once he gets there but ohhh.. rugby is rough and I dont want to force him to play if he is scared.
I might terrify him for life.
Typical, dad isnt here today to do a ' I used to feel like that sometimes son, it will be ok, you will be good etc'. I could do a similar one but it would be about netball... not quite the same physical risk involved! ( though that said, there have been some risky moments with hockey sticks!)
I guess not all men are born with an inbuilt desire to play!!
I like rugby and I do think its good for the kids to play but there have been some accidents at matches even with the young boys ( and girls)
and I have mixed feelings about making him go.
Dad wishes that there were mixed teams when he played.. yeah yeah weve had all the stuff about tackles and the old all in together bath afterwards. Quite funny hearing him and pals laughing about it because I should think if they got the opportunity now, it might kill a few of them off!!
