Do you thing 5 yr olds are to young for tackle football with 7 yr olds, would you ok your 5 yr child to play?

Question

Do you thing 5 yr olds are to young for tackle football with 7 yr olds, would you ok your 5 yr child to play?

Answer 1

You know honestly if were talking about boys here I don’t see a problem in fact I don’t see a problem with girls either.  Use your best judgment your right as a parent is to choose how to raise your child/children!

Answer 2

The five year olds should verse other five year olds.

Look for safer and kids game for them to play:

octipus

dojj ball

robins nest

Answer 3

they might get hurt

Answer 4

It depends...

Is your 5 year old, a big boy? The 5 year old I know are not. Two years is a lot different in maturity level in their bodies and mind. 7's are quicker, stronger, and a lot heavier than your boy.

If they a just playing for fun in the park..than just keep your eye on it. Safety first!!!

Answer 5

I think its ok! The 7 year olds could be spoken too first or do a general talk to them all about being safe whilst having fun.

5 years olds come in all shapes and sizes and may be more brutal than some of the 7 year olds :) also for the 5 years olds the older children can be a positive role model.

Answer 6

I side on the err of caution. No, I do not let my 5 yr old play with "other" children that are 7. However, it is different w/his brother because of the sibling situation, and even then I am present and watch to see if it begins to get to aggressive. I tend to play out the what ifs in my mind  being realistic, and then make my decision. A 7 year old is 2 years stronger and larger than a 5 year old plus a child does not have the developed reasoning that an adult has to predict what will happen in a situation.

I am not saying that a situation may never arise where I would let a 5 yr old play football w/ a 7 yr old, it depends on the individual children and their mentality and personality.

Answer 7

NO WAY!   Tackle football is not acceptable at that age - touch football is much more appropriate - young kids don't need to be breaking their bones.  Really, noone does, but older children know how to handle themselves and the limitations of their bodies.