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re: How do I approach the topic of sliding pads with my son?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:25 pm to Big Farma
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:25 pm to Big Farma
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I don't want to mess him up or make him upset.
First off, quit trying to be his friend and be his Dad. You're going to make him upset sometimes but he has to know you're in charge and at his age he need to know that what you say goes and he'll just have to get over it. Once they are older they can have more of a say in things as long as they have demonstrated they are capable of making good choices and decisions and that they have earned your trust.
Second, what the heck is a sliding pad? Are you talking about the sliding glove or sliding pants. I think the glove is ridiculous, in all my years of playing baseball and my son as well, we have never seen a rash of broken or jammed fingers that would require a need for this thing, I think it's something that makes your hand longer to where you can touch the base sooner when sliding head first, more of a take every advantage you can kind of thing. Now sliding shorts are a must in my opinion, when they do start sliding, they help prevent those big strawberries on the side of the hips. There are many different baseball fields with varying different surfaces and some are worse than others so they definitely help.
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Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:25 pm to Big Farma
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This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:27 pm to danilo
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Tell him No and it’s over
This ain’t a business deal. You aren’t negotiating the Treaty of Versailles
"No...they look stupid. You don't want to look stupid and I never wore that shite."
That's the kind of stuff kids need to hear.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:29 pm to moneyg
the only worst thing about the sliding mitt being busted out by a 10 yr old on the baseball field is then the parents talking about said sliding mitts making the same jokes and cracks weekend after weekend.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:31 pm to Big Farma
I’ve been a high school coach for 17 years. I’ve never had a kid get hurt from not having one, and I have had 3 kids go down with season ending shoulder injuries from sliding wrong with it and jamming the mit right into the bag.
Do with that info what you will
Do with that info what you will
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:34 pm to Big Farma
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Do you think it could be good for him to get used to running in it for when he gets older?
Are you going to teach him about slump busters for when he gets older?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:34 pm to Big Farma
No, save the conversation for when he wants to wear maxi pads.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:36 pm to Big Farma
You should viciously embarrass him in front of his man. Then show him how a real man does it and do it naked. Slam your Natty light can on home plate while doing the Ickey shuffle. Then cry and blame him for the divorce.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:39 pm to Big Farma
Knowing nothing of modern kids baseball I thought you were gonna have a talk about feminine pads with your son based on your title.
Come to think of it. Maybe you should give your son a feminine pad. Just stick them all over him and say that's his new "sliding pad"...whatever in the hell pussy crap that even is.
You seriously telling me kids are being bubble wrapped to slide in a baseball game now.
Come to think of it. Maybe you should give your son a feminine pad. Just stick them all over him and say that's his new "sliding pad"...whatever in the hell pussy crap that even is.
You seriously telling me kids are being bubble wrapped to slide in a baseball game now.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:39 pm to Big Farma
i guess i'm too old to know what a sliding pad is. played baseball from 4-18 and we had "sliding shorts". Basically compression shorts that had a pocket for your cup and slight padding on the side of legs and butt area.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:46 pm to Big Farma
Tell him to hold a batting glove in each hand.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:56 pm to Big Farma
I’d say, “Son, if you earn the money, I’ll take you to the store.”
Posted on 3/14/25 at 4:02 pm to Big Farma
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Not if you want to win I wouldn't think.
I looked and that glove is anywhere from 12 to 60 bucks for youth. If you can’t afford it then fine. But there’s nothing wrong with a kid living out his dream while he can even if it’s just looking the part.
These are kids, when the games are over they all hit the snack bar together while parents bitch and moan and act like assholes. The kids are the most mature group at ball games. Most parents should be banned.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 4:24 pm to Big Farma
Do you really need advice on this? Man up bitch. My God
Posted on 3/14/25 at 4:44 pm to Big Farma
Depends on how many bats he has so far, and the total expenditure. If less than 8 bats and below $2k spent on bats, come back later and you’ll get the proper advice.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 4:52 pm to Big Farma
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I know the whole "if you look good, you play good" argument
What is his walkup song?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 5:01 pm to Maytheporkbewithyou
Your son is GAY.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 6:18 pm to Big Farma
Where does he bat in the lineup?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 6:47 pm to Big Farma
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I know the whole "if you look good, you play good" argument
Remember when we all watched the sandlot and laughed at the douchebag prep baseball kids?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 6:48 pm to Monahans
Get him a cooking mitt and tell him its the same thing.
Maybe he'll get the message.
Maybe he'll get the message.
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