Would you tell your kids they aren’t allowed to play certain sports?

I have a girl so the chances are slim regardless...but not letting her play rugby, hockey, or american football.

I wouldn’t want my child to play contact sports as they result in a lot of injuries but I wouldn’t discourage or prevent them from playing if they really wanted to.

Only for practical reasons and expense. My brother did rugby so I wouldn’t be keen on then doing that! I’d encourage them to give most things a go if they wanted to.

No football or horseback riding. Likely soccer when he gets older

I wouldn't say "allow"... but I hope to god she doesn't want to play hockey. Hockey parents are the absolute worst.

I was allowed to do whatever I wanted and mind children are and will be awarded the same opportunities what exactly is the reason to shelter them because of your own fears that’s not right

Nope they are welcome to try what interests them. Whether that's football (soccer), wrestling, contact sports, bull riding lol etc etc. I wouldn't feel right taking away something they want to try

Only thing I’d be opposed to is football because of TBIs

We aren’t allowing our kids to play American football bc of TBIs or indoor soccer bc of the increased cancer risk. They are free to choose any other sport though!

If it’s something they love and are passionate about, I’m not going to stop them.

In my opinion a child can get hurt going down a slide, riding a bike, walking down a set of stairs, simply playing in the back garden

I don’t really want him playing American football. But if he shows significant interest I’ll bend.

For financial or safety?

My daughter will never do cheerleading. Hyper sexualised these days

Anything that we can't afford or anything that greatly increases the odds of permanent physical disability.

Boy mum, just will try and disuade from rugby because of head injuries, but if he’s set on it, then all good.

Yes no football. That’s pretty much my only no, I’m scared of head injuries😬

The only sport I’d say no to is UFC. Far too much risk and is it really worth it? Risking breaking bones, starving your brain of oxygen etc.. nah. I personally also believe UFC just promotes violence. Boxing I find more appropriate.

No American football. Too dangerous of a contact sport. Too many chances for concussion, TBI & spinal injuries. Absolutely not.

I will not be betting on my kids life & safety.

Never heard of such a thing! Sounds nuts to restrict them - that's just me

Agreed with most saying no football.

No football (American), anything else is up for grabs

Idk why the majority said No when the comments don't match that lol. I think it's sad as a teacher when a mother specifically, says their son can't play x sport. We see kids who are 6 playing hockey, & 8 playing football. If you make your kid wait or never allow it when they really want to do it.. it will impact them.

I guess we can say no to whatever we want but as they come of age if they really love it/wanted to do it, they will. My mum freaked out when she heard my brother starting boxing, his 3rd match is in 2w, he’s 24. After his 1st match the other dude hit his head so hard he didn’t go home after his match his medic team took him to ED coz he had a concussion. Did that stop him, no lol. He’s on his 3rd match now. 😵‍💫

If the cons outweigh the pros in general and health/safety wise, I’ll definitely say no.

Only if there was something specialized we couldn’t afford (we’d try really hard to make it work first)

Yes absolutely. Football and Hockey were always going to be a no.

disagree. Maybe with something but they are not going to be able to play sports like that later. Until 18 the parent gets the say. After that they could maybe join a recreational league or something? But those are much less common. And then it’s not like they could go to college and play without any experience.

So even if they wanted to later, they really couldn’t

I mean you just said you had been playing your whole life. Someone who was not allowed to is not going to be at the level of college athletes. I’m sure there might be a few expectations. But the vast majority of them are not going to stand a chance in that environment.

Either way it would cut the chances wayy down