Talk me into...or out of buying a trampoline

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Anonymous wrote:When I was a kid one of my friends tore open his scrotum on the springs. He had one testicle removed. Have not considered getting one for my kids.

Urban myth. When I was a kid a boy in my neighborhood tore his penis off. He jumped off, but it stayed stuck. They sewed it back on but it never worked right again after that.

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Save yourself the time and money and just break your kid's collarbone with a bat.

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Anonymous wrote:Save yourself the time and money and just break your kid's collarbone with a bat.

Lol!

The only family I personally know with a trampoline, our next door neighbors, had to rush their seven year old DD to the ER last year when she fell off it and broke her leg

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If they're competitive gymnasts or rec gymnasts wanting to make team, then no way, no how. Not only are trampolines incredibly dangerous in general, but it's even worse when the kids try actual skills they haven't mastered yet or can only achieve with terrible/dangerous technique. It only reinforces bad technique and can take the coaches months or years to fix in the gym. There are some SCARY videos on Youtube kids almost breaking their neck every time they try a back handspring on a home tramp.. and of course they're filmed by their crazy gym parents! Avoid at all costs, IMO.

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When I see someone has one I think white trash. It belongs with the above ground pool people.

Look up the rates of hospital visits and permanent injuries. Not worth it.

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Anonymous wrote:We have had one since our kids where little. Our 18yo still uses it. We also have a zipline, a treehouse, a halfpipe, a slackline and a pool with a diving board.

Can we come over to your house!

Yes, and we are building a rock climbing tower for this summer. Our kids have not gotten hurt at our house, but they have broken bones playing soccer (nose and leg). All three of our sons have played football, soccer, basketball, crew, mountain biking and triathlons (soccer was the most dangerous). We always encouraged them to play outside. Our oldest plays a D1 sport now and our 16yo qualified for the US national triathlon championships. Let the kids play.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have had one since our kids where little. Our 18yo still uses it. We also have a zipline, a treehouse, a halfpipe, a slackline and a pool with a diving board.

Can we come over to your house!

Yes, and we are building a rock climbing tower for this summer. Our kids have not gotten hurt at our house, but they have broken bones playing soccer (nose and leg). All three of our sons have played football, soccer, basketball, crew, mountain biking and triathlons (soccer was the most dangerous). We always encouraged them to play outside. Our oldest plays a D1 sport now and our 16yo qualified for the US national triathlon championships. Let the kids play.

PP again - also when my 65yo mother was being treated for cancer, they told her the best thing for her lymphatic system was to jump on the trampoline.

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I bought a 8' diameter trampoline for indoor use. My kids love it. Granted, it is smaller compared to the outdoor ones (15' or larger), and you can't really jump high and make turns in the air unless you have a super high ceiling in the playroom. Ours has a 9' ceiling. But it has been the most frequently used item in our play room or yard. They use it more often than the Rainbow playset, the indoor slide, the tent, etc.

I decided to put the trampoline indoors because I don't need to worry about the bad weather, bird's poop, etc. However, since they love it so much, I may buy a larger one and place it in the yard when my kids are older.

The trampoline comes with a safety net so that the kids won't fall out. It will be dangerous if there's no net.

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Anonymous wrote:My DD's orthopedist said monkey bars and trampolines keep her in business.

My husband is in orthopedics and says the same thing. Monkey bars however are usually "only" a broken arm.

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Anonymous wrote:We have had one since our kids where little. Our 18yo still uses it. We also have a zipline, a treehouse, a halfpipe, a slackline and a pool with a diving board.

Dang I wanna come play at your house!!! LOL

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Anonymous wrote:Simpson's trampoline scene reminiscent of Civil War battlefield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWZ624wBVA

LMAO Thanks for the chuckle!!

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Anonymous wrote:My neighbors is used like a cage fighting/take-down/wrestling ring for the 8-11 year old boys (and my 6.5yr old--the reigning champ of the ring).

I actually prefer they use it this way than actually jumping and breaking their necks. They also play dodge ball in it.

I am not crazy about them. Have a well-fitting net around it.

Those who misuse the trampoline are likely the ones who will become injured. Trampolines arent meant for playing around on it and playing dodge ball on. I would rather my kids be using it correctly, and definitely under adult supervision.

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Anonymous wrote:When I see someone has one I think white trash. It belongs with the above ground pool people.

Look up the rates of hospital visits and permanent injuries. Not worth it.

Well arent you just charming. I have a trampoline in my yard and I am FAR from white trash.

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When I was in Northern Europe recently I realized that seriously every other house has a trampoline. (Denmark, Germany).

What are they doing right that we aren't?

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Anonymous wrote:When I see someone has one I think white trash. It belongs with the above ground pool people.

Look up the rates of hospital visits and permanent injuries. Not worth it.

Well arent you just charming. I have a trampoline in my yard and I am FAR from white trash.

The most beautiful house in our neighborhood has a huge trampoline. I think the mother was a former gymnast. She also has amazing gardens. Far from the bigoted "trailer park" stereotype suggested by pp

My SIL also has a trampoline for her children; also a former gymnast. She injured herself on one as a child and is very strict about safety, but the kids have a blast.