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How do I approach the topic of sliding pads with my son?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:03 pm
Need some advice.
My son (9) is playing baseball this year, and he is adamant about wearing a sliding pad when he gets on base. I've never been a fan of them, because it's kind of wimpy, honestly. But more importantly, sliding isn't allowed for the league that he's in, so he's just wearing it to wear it.
Should I have the conversation with him about not wearing it? I know the whole "if you look good, you play good" argument, and he sees the college teams wearing them, but I think at this age it's just not a good look. Do you think it could be good for him to get used to running in it for when he gets older? I don't want to mess him up or make him upset.
My son (9) is playing baseball this year, and he is adamant about wearing a sliding pad when he gets on base. I've never been a fan of them, because it's kind of wimpy, honestly. But more importantly, sliding isn't allowed for the league that he's in, so he's just wearing it to wear it.
Should I have the conversation with him about not wearing it? I know the whole "if you look good, you play good" argument, and he sees the college teams wearing them, but I think at this age it's just not a good look. Do you think it could be good for him to get used to running in it for when he gets older? I don't want to mess him up or make him upset.
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Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:04 pm to Big Farma
Tell him No and it’s over
This ain’t a business deal. You aren’t negotiating the Treaty of Versailles
This ain’t a business deal. You aren’t negotiating the Treaty of Versailles
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:05 pm to Big Farma
quote:What did your husband advise you to do??
How do I approach the topic of sliding pads with my son?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:05 pm to Big Farma
I’ll wait for the travel ball dad to answer before making a judgment.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:06 pm to Big Farma
Show me a couple or 3 Pete Rose slides and we can have the conversation. YW
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:06 pm to Big Farma
Holy shite. 
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:06 pm to Big Farma
quote:
I've never been a fan of them, because it's kind of wimpy, honestly.
What a great dad
quote:
Should I have the conversation with him about not wearing it?
He's 9. "No"
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:06 pm to Big Farma
quote:
sliding isn't allowed for the league that he's in
first step is to find a new league. stealing may not be allowed but that shouldn't mean sliding isn't allowed.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:06 pm to Big Farma
It’s youth baseball. Let him play how he wants to play. It’s his team and his game.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:07 pm to Big Farma
quote:
My son (9)
You just tell him
quote:
sliding isn't allowed for the league that he's in, so he's just wearing it to wear it
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:07 pm to Big Farma
quote:
I don't want to mess him up or make him upset
We may have different parenting styles.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:07 pm to Y.A. Tittle
These are the topics that make the OT great!
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:08 pm to Big Farma
get him a used oven mit. problem solved.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:08 pm to Chad504boy
Sorry, I meant "sliding head first" isn't allowed, for clarification.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:08 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
shouldn't mean sliding isn't allowed.
Most leagues don’t allow sliding head first unless it is back to a base until after 12u
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:09 pm to Big Farma
quote:
I don't want to mess him up or make him upset
Quit being a pussy and be a parent. frick his feelings. He needs guidance at this age, not some panty waste adult coddling his every whim.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:11 pm to Big Farma
quote:
I know the whole "if you look good, you play good"
Is this how parents of 9 year olds justify the purchase of $350 bats and $200 gloves.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:11 pm to IT_Dawg
quote:
Most leagues don’t allow sliding head first unless it is back to a base until after 12u
so suddenly, there is a need for a sliding mitt.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:12 pm to Big Farma
quote:
sliding isn't allowed for the league that he's in
You’ve already failed him
quote:
Do you think it could be good for him to get used to running in it for when he gets older?
Prolly best if he trades baseball for soccer.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 2:14 pm to Big Farma
You need the internet to help you form an argument with your 9 year old?
Honestly, this is pathetic
Honestly, this is pathetic
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 2:16 pm
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