Question for all the Fitness Mom's

BoxingMommy2
BoxingMommy2 Posts: 8
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Hi,

As some of you may know I'm going to be doing my first ever boxing match in a few weeks. However, I'm really debating about telling my kids. My youngest is 3 and I'm not going to tell him. But I'm really debating about telling my 7yo.

Any advice is appreciated.

Joan

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  • askinnybanana13
    askinnybanana13 Posts: 38
    Hello Joan,

    I think that is is a very important question.... I do think that your 7 year deserves to know what you are doing and might even be very proud of you. Boxing my be violent but nonetheless it is still a sport in which you are gaining an array of skills, health, strength, determination, competitive skills, reaction time, mental strength and much more. These are all things that most parents try to teach their children and you shouldn't feel you have to hide it.

    Your 7 year old will probably understand the concept of boxing in a ring vs. fighting on the street. Maybe show him/her some videos online of professional womens boxing and explain to your child the idea of the whole thing, why it is something that is special to you and how you hope it can help him/her with their future goals in health and fitness. It wouldn't be good if you came home with a bunch of bruises and had to explain the whole thing after, though i am betting that won't happen the possibility is always there. young children should know and understand the sport and of boxing and that it isn't about hate toward the competitor but the drive to be courageous enough to try it. You never know your child may bring you to show and tell one day as "my mom the boxer!"

    As for you 3 year old that is tricky, I too have a 3 year old (boy) and this would put me in the same position how do I explain what I did as a sport vs. mom fighting? Young kids work well with opposites if you feel he could decipher the opposite of fighting in the ring or fighting on the street. Then explain to him that it is a sport and it isn't about getting hurt but about being strong maybe he will understand.....

    I would be hesitant to explain it though.... I just wonder if you walk out of the ring with any type of injury how will you explain that?...... I know that many times we lie to our kids about simple stuff like veggies are sweet like candy, or on a long trip you tell them we will be there soon knowing you have a long way to go. But do you want to ever have to make up or find an excuse as to how or where the "owie" came from? It is tough I truthfully don't know.... but maybe just tell your baby that "mommy is in a tough sport and sometimes we get bumps and bruises but no matter what I will always be okay."

    3 year olds are very resilient and bounce back okay from uncomfortable situations or situations that are hard to understand so I am sure no matter how you deal with it he will try to find a way to understand.

    Wishing you the best in your match! You will do great, that must be such a cool feeling to have your first match! My husband us to box and seems to remeber the first match the best!

    Hannah
  • dinglekerri
    dinglekerri Posts: 47
    I'm not a parent so I don't know if you will value my opinion, but it seems like this could be a great opportunity for you to educate your 7year old. As the last person mentioned, boxing is not the same as fighting. I'm willing to bet your child has less reservations about the sport of boxing than you do. After all, you mentioned before how it was a hurdle for you to just schedule the event in the first place. I commend you and you should be very proud of yourself. From your childs perspective however, boxing may just be one more thing that makes mommy so special. Make sure your children understand that you are safe and you'll likely find they are your biggest fans!

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