My parents are big fans of Rugby and quite often watch 'their' team on a Saturday. Its one of the top teams so this is not standing alongside the pitch stuff but big stands, serious fans, crowds etc.
We are very lucky that they love having DS (3y 6m). He enjoys spending time with them and stays over about once a fortnight. I think they find him a lot of fun and I'm so pleased that they have a close relationship with him.
They want to take him to the rugby. I don't feel comfortable with that. I can't quite put my finger on why- I think its something to do with the huge crowds, needing to sit still for a long time, big stands and the fact that, as yet, football and rugby don't hold his attention.
My Mum is really disappointed and has got quite stroppy about it. She really wanted to share this experience with him and feels he would be fine. She thinks I am being unreasonable.
I do feel bad about saying I'm not happy about it- I don't like putting constraints on their time with him but somehow it feels like a bad idea. I don't think I am generally an overprotective parent and love having adventures with DS so I'm out of my comfort zone feeling like I'm babying him.
The club do try to foster a family friendly atmostphere and in a few years I feel it would be fine for him to go.
Anyway, enough waffle- I would very much value your opinions......