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[quote=Anonymous]My son is 4 (almost 5) and is obsessed.  With all sports, but definitely football.  We have him in soccer and baseball, but he still loves football and wants to toss and catch the ball, and can throw a perfect spiral.  Sigh.

My husband is football obsessed too and wants him to at least explore it.  We live in the city and see flyers for flag football starting at 5.

My son is also slight and small for his age.  DH and my brother were undersized kids until their growth spurts hit late, in college.  DS seems to be coordinated and developing skills at a young age.

Initially I said let's have him play soccer and if he wants, he can kick in football.  I've discussed football injuries at length with DH, but I think I'm on the losing end of the argument.  I would be willing to concede to try flag football and see how it goes.  If he continues to play all 3 sports for a while, and is exposed to other sports too (golf and tennis!), maybe we'll be able to divert from football, particularly if his stays small - baseball might be our best bet.  This is a tough one.  I went to a top ten ranked football school and I love it.  But, no, i don't want my son to play.  I may not be able to stop it, but genetics might.    [/quote]

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