How unreasonable would it be to lie about my son’s age so he can join our gym?

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He’s 14. Getting into things he shouldn’t be getting into a bit. I think the gym would be a great distraction. Me, his dad and his 18 year old sister all go to the gym. It’s aged 16 and up though. I’m a rule follower at all times so I’m not saying we will do it. However, how unreasonable would it be if we were to say he is 16? Is it even possible, thinking they might want to see ID.

He will train only with us and his dad really knows what he’s doing (has spent his whole life training in the gym) so the risk of injury is lessened but of course it’s there nonetheless. Am I not thinking straight?

Some gyms do allow teenagers. Our gym do afternoons 3.30pm until 5.30pm twice a week specifically for 11-16 year old, they have extra staff on hand etc. I'm sure there will be one near you that allow under 16s

I was speaking from professional experience, @Thatsalineallright.

Fire or police cadets?
Big and junior parkrun, running and volunteering. Start building his cv!

A totally different suggestion….get a dartboard for home.

We have one in the garage and it’s something the DS & DH do to chill out. It’s an alone activity, good for introverts but lots of publicity with Luke Littler recent success. Fills time nicely and needs little space

And another vote for parkrun! Do his
school do Duke of Edinburgh?

This was my first thought.

Golf…go try local par 3 first (you can hire clubs). Some also have foot golf

Might be worth asking your ds school if they get any discounts with any local gyms. I know you said you don’t want to consider other gyms but it’s worth a shot. My ds school offered 1530-1700 free gym usage at the local council run gym once a week for 12-16yrs. The take up was huge. The gym then offered a monthly membership at a discount and the kids could go whenever they want. I think it was a £15 a month. My ds15 now goes 3-4 times a week and loves it.

Golf is a good shout. Also guitar lessons?

Is he wanting (or are you) something that can be done as a family? Something you have in common with each other? Or something where he can meet new friends?

I'm replying to you just because i don't like being told what to do 😂 and all comments should be open to question and debate. People who commit insurance fraud raise insurance premiums for all of us but you crack on.

Can’t really think of any suggestions that others haven’t made but I wanted to say you sound like a very lovely mum. Good luck to you and your boy. X

MY opinion, which is different to yours and you’re welcome to counter argue, as I realise I don’t have the right to say otherwise.

Is that YOU are giving dreadful advice and luckily OP has realised that!

Well, I was going to just lurk and read but now I have to comment just because you told me not to respond to you 😁
Now I'm here, OP - what others have said. Not a good idea due to insurance, it could invalidate it if there was an accident or anything happened.
They or you wouldn't be covered. Not worth the risk, for them, or you.

I think this thread is a bit hysterical tbh. It’s like OP was considering something outrageous

Oh thank you that’s so kind of you. We are all trying our best! He is of course very adored, and he will feel better soon, it’s just tough when you are in it and can’t have the influence you have when they are tiny!

I’m not “cracking on” with anything if you RTWT

Actually we do have one in the garage and just recently the garage has become a mess but we are clearing it on Sunday so this could be another shout, we bought the darts and he was enjoying it

My message wasn't aimed at you it was aimed at the PP i replied to in my post.

If there isn't another gym nearby to join, can you get a few kettlebells and free weights to use at home? Maybe you all could take up something together like karate?

They were doing gym as a family, that is time and attention

Yes, if its for a greater benefit

Have your premiums gone up because of teenagers pretending to be 16?

Why would anyone have to pay for medical treatment?

Yes YABU. If he has an accident on the premises the gym won’t be covered. Also likely they will ask for ID

I never said they had, as you are well aware.

Apologies