Kids and going to football matches

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What age did your child first go to one ??

Xp is going to one and it's being designated a family day that day so kids can get in for £1 and adults £10. Dd2 (6) wants to go, but i dunno.

Let her go! Fantastic opportunity.

DS1 has been going since he was 4. Spent most of that time looking around the crowd and not much looking at the game. As he got bigger he took notice of the game... now.... well he can chant with the best of them!

I would say a family day is a great introduction. Our local team does these and they have meet and greets with the players, souviner stalls and extra half time entertainment. Most of the younger ones tand to muck about once they are bored and have their own kick about out the back of the stand.

There has been a big crack down on what is refered to as foul and abusive language, the stewards should act on this and if you make a complaint about people sitting near you swearing a lot they should tackle it.

It amazes me the amount of woman and kids who go to matches as well, sorry but I don't see the interest in freezing my butt off for 1h45m watching 22 men running about chasing a ball, but hey thats me.

What ground is it? Just so you know you can't take bottles, cans or flasks in to grounds although some allow cartons especially if its a family day.

DD has been going to matches since she was around two (now almost 5), she absolutely loves football and the excitement and atmosphere at games is fantastic for them.
Definitely let her go, it's a great day out even if you're not that interested, the atmosphere alone is worth it

Ds (nearly 3)is going to one next weekend - though this being rugby mad NZ I doubt it will be like a UK footie match - Even though it's the national term there will probably only be a few hundred people there.

I love football and agree with everything everyone else has said - let her go, honestly she'll be fine

Thanks all. It is a Villa match and will be at Villa park.

I have never been to a footie match in my life as I can't stand it so just wasn't sure if it was safe enough for dd, but you have put my mind at rest so i'll let her go

I would think Villa park is all seated all the higher leagues are, means no squashing and DD will have room and be able to see.

Our local team even has cheerleaders at half time including the really cute juniors, the DJ plays music and cheers to get everyone going and there are drums too. It really is more appealing to families and ladies now although I still don't see the point .

DD (6) has been recently - only issue was with some bad language around, but even the hardened Gooners modify it a bit when they see kids are around. She had a great time.

my ds1 goes to footie now(if you can it that he's a hibs fan)

He was 4 in November and dh took him to his 1st game on his birthday, he loved it and has been a few more times too

hiya, let kids go!

I've been going to see Chelsea since I was 5 with my old man, so before you all pounce on me i'm not a glory supporter have been a blues fan my whole life! Likewise my brother went from a v young age, so yes I think it's fine.