Your thoughts on if there is a 'too young'?

"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond) 05/02/2018 at 12:33 • Filed to: None

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we see it all the time. A kid starts little league/other sports/karting at 5 or 6. When i see a kid start karting at 3 and f4 at 11, i wonder when that too early actually is.

The dad says she can quit tomorrow if she wants but does she really feel thats an option? Who knows. It’s a fun game for her now.

Long-Voyager > Grindintosecond 05/02/2018 at 12:37

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I think it depends on the kid.

Some kids can easily do things at an early age, other kids can’t tie their shoes until they’re 10.

My oldest daughter for instance has been able to drive things since she was about 5, now at 11, we are going to be building her a Bandit car so she can start racing.

My middle daughter on the other hand still can’t grasp driving at 9..........

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Grindintosecond 05/02/2018 at 12:38

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“Your thoughts on if there is a ‘too young’ ?“

For Sweden > Grindintosecond 05/02/2018 at 12:40

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If she started any later, she would never succeed.

Grindintosecond > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 05/02/2018 at 12:41

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I dont like ties......

SmugAardvark > Grindintosecond 05/02/2018 at 12:43

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I don’t think there necessarily needs to be a hard line drawn as a year of distinction. I know that’s something that we as a civilization do constantly (ie. you’re considered old enough to go to war for the U.S. at 18, but you can’t go buy a beer for another three years). But ultimately it’s a disservice to people who fall ahead or behind the curve.

It’s also no secret that a lot of kids get pushed into sports so parents can live out their own dreams vicariously through their children. But in most cases, I’m not sure it’s my place to judge. She might genuinely love racing.

jimz > Grindintosecond 05/02/2018 at 12:59

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if it’s something the kid wants to do, then why not?

if it’s something the kid is being pushed into because of an over-bearing parent, there’s gonna be problems.

Ash78, voting early and often > Grindintosecond 05/02/2018 at 13:08

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Gotta start while the brain is still being wired.

Startting later is doable, but a substantial disadvantage.

That’s why I actually like the Nissan (etc) game-based recruiting process for young talent. Safer and a more level playing field.

fintail > Grindintosecond 05/02/2018 at 14:11

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Depends on the kid, and the parent.

Probably more parents living vicariously through their kids now more than ever- and that’s saying something.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Grindintosecond 05/04/2018 at 00:20

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My neighbor used to play highschool and college football and when the nfl CTE report was put out had serious reservations on letting his son play knowing how many times he saw stars or was knocked out.

Then last week the fliers when out for fall sports sign up and the coach is pushing his son, who is quite large to play. Last we spoke he was going to push to soccer.

it becomes a mess for those parents that are trying to live through their kid.