[Albion] Should i let my 13 year old son wear his Chelsea kit to the game at the Amex?

[CheeseRolls]

I managed to get me and my 13 year old son tickets to the Chelsea game at the Amex for his birthday, but there is an issue! I am a Brighton fan and have been for many many years, however, my son is a Chelsea fan (has been since about 4 years old, and i have tried to convert him but he's having none of it!). We have both been to the Amex on several occassions, and we both love the atmosphere, facilities etc, but this game is a big one for him. Deep down i think he thinks that Chelsea are gonna smash us all over the park, which i don't think they will, but as support for his team he wants to wear his Chelsea kit (although i would imaging its gonna be Baltic and he will be wearing a coat, scarf etc). We are sitting in with the home fans and i was just wondering what you lovely people of NSC thought about the idea of him sitting amongst us with the wrong kit on and cheering on the wrong team?

I tried to put myself in your shoes and decided that yes it would be alright for him to wear his Chelsea kit during the game. If he has FIFA and an XBox he may even be able to play along at home.

 

[Dr. No]

I managed to get me and my 13 year old son tickets to the Chelsea game at the Amex for his birthday, but there is an issue! I am a Brighton fan and have been for many many years, however, my son is a Chelsea fan (has been since about 4 years old, and i have tried to convert him but he's having none of it!). We have both been to the Amex on several occassions, and we both love the atmosphere, facilities etc, but this game is a big one for him. Deep down i think he thinks that Chelsea are gonna smash us all over the park, which i don't think they will, but as support for his team he wants to wear his Chelsea kit (although i would imaging its gonna be Baltic and he will be wearing a coat, scarf etc). We are sitting in with the home fans and i was just wondering what you lovely people of NSC thought about the idea of him sitting amongst us with the wrong kit on and cheering on the wrong team?

Exactly this.

No.

Edit: it’s time for [MENTION=34942]Dr. No[/MENTION]

No.

 

[MattBackHome]

When all of NSC is united in agreement you know the answer is clear.

 

[Triggaaar]

As a subtle sign of support for Chelsea he could fling himself dramatically to the floor every time someone went past him, in Drogba style. Or shout at any player under the age of 21 to say 'you'll never make it son', perhaps during the halftime warm-up.

I've edited it slightly.

 

[BNthree]

Lol, I'd have just told him he wasn't. It's just basic morality. My kids support the local team that I support, that's it, there is no other option.

To be honest with you that's pretty much how the conversation went. The trip to the Amex helped convince him.

 

[Lethargic]

I blame the mother,

How would he feel about you wear a Brighton kit in the Chelsea end? 4 or 5 years old fine no one cares but 13 he should know better.

 

[sully]

This is one of those situations I struggle to understand. I just don't see how a child grows up supporting a different side to their parents.

As disappointing as it is, I could get that a 13-y-o supports Chelsea and not the Albion. When he was getting into football c2008 we were League One, playing at Withdean against the likes of Crewe, Yeovil and Stockport.

However, when the Dad is an Albion fan, I don't understand how Chelsea entered the equation.

Absolutely this.

I’m still proud that my lad’s first fight at school was because he called some Chelsea “supporting” kid a glory hunter. He was still 4 at the time.

Sadly, he’s more into egg chasing now.

 

[Blackadder]

You mean 'Big Vern'? What about the Bolnore Masculine Trio?

I stand corrected. make that 5 hoolies.

 

[SUIYHP]

You bought the ticket, it's your rules. Your son goes wearing a Brighton shirt or a non-football shirt. In the unlikely event that Chelsea were to score, he should sit down and keep silent. In the likely event that Brighton were to score, he should be cheering with the rest of us.

 

[Emperor Tomato Ketchup]

If your child supports anyone other than The Albion you’ve failed as a parent

 

[Rogero]

A big NO. He has to learn to respect other people. He needs to learn about life.

 

[Triggaaar]

I tried to put myself in your shoes and decided that yes it would be alright for him to wear his Chelsea kit during the game. If he has FIFA and an XBox he may even be able to play along at home.

I can't put myself in his position, it's not possible my kids would be allowed to own a Chelsea shirt.

Perhaps it should be a concern the kind of person I am, given the lengths I'd go to to stop my kids supporting another team. Using the OPs example, I'd be crying in front of my 4-year-old asking why they wanted me to be unhappy. Thrashing them (and their team) at football in the garden would also be standard.

 

[Ecosse Exile]

As others have said, you have to blame the parents.

Have a word with yourself ffs!

 

[Madafwo]

This is probably my biggest fear, first born is due the same day as the Chelsea match, I'd be able to accept almost anything but if he does like football it's got to be the Albion or nothing.

 

[Rogero]

I cannot believe that you are really thinking about doing this unless this is a windup.

 

[amexee]

Please make sure that he knows all the words and sings loudly along with the rest of the cretins when the inevitable homophobic chants get going!

 

[Triggaaar]

I am a Brighton fan and have been for many many years, however, my son is a Chelsea fan (has been since about 4 years old, and i have tried to convert him but he's having none of it!).

I'm trying to take a step back here and not be really rude. You've seen the response of everyone here, a cross between assuming this is a wind-up, and shock that you've allowed him to be a Chelsea fan.

Can you explain why you've allowed him to be a Chelsea fan? Is it that you're a liberal who thinks everyone should choose their own path, or are you not that big of a Brighton fan, or what?

Can you imagine a couple of Muslim parents saying that they tried to get their 4-year-old to be a Muslim, but they were having none of it and decided to be a Christian?

 

[murciagull]

He supports Chelsea and you still buy him birthday presents!

 

[Easy 10]

Personally I'd take a pair of scissors to his kit the night before the game, and put the shredded remains back in his wardrobe ready for him to discover in the morning. That'll learn him.

You shouldn't have bought it for him in the first place.

 

[Mental Lental]

I smell troll.