The Bodda Getta

Our 31 year old son lettered in 4 different sports in high school. In addition to that he played four years of college basketball so he was/is a very good athlete. He did not play football. He never asked if he could play and I never asked him if he wanted to play. Had he wanted to play I would probably have allowed it. I wouldn't have necessarily been thrilled about it but that's just me. I would have supported him as I always have unless he was doing something he had no business doing. I always believed that some choices were his to make. I have mixed emotions about football. I love it and am possionate about college football. I also feel a little strange sometimes knowing that I am passionate about a sport that has left a lot of guys in very pitiful physical condition for the rest of their lives. See Terry Beasley or even Mike Webster, all-pro center for the Stealers.

My son is only 4 so I have time to think about it. Most likely I will not encourage or push him to play football but if he shows interest and willingness to work, I will support it.