Freemanm 952 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hi, I have a 10-month old son. He started watching me with the Jets last season. I've been a fan since the season before he Jets went to the mud bowl, and Richard "The second coming of Namath" Todd was QB, Freeman McNeil (hence, the screen name) was a great RB and Wesley Walker was awesome as WR. And yes, there was the NY sack exchange. I have put myself through 30 years of mostly misery, save for a few flashes of promise, like when Parcells became head coach. A field so muddy that it was unplayable; a 10 and 0 start only to see the Jets lose heir final six games; Mark Gastineau retiring so hat he could go marry some she-male; 10-0 lead at halftime go up in smoke; Belichick abruptly quitting the NYJ; Doug Brien missing two easy field goals against the Steelers in the playoffs; the list of misery goes on and on, as you all know. Seriously, would I be cursing my only son by exposing him to the Jet Nation of misery? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeC36 64,579 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 no 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnT 836 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 No...youre supposed to protect him from EVIL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Bit Special 168,184 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 If you do I will call child services on you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stugotz81 268 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 i guess you either make him a Jets fan and pray history doesn't repeat it self over the next 30 years or get ready to start going to Giants games...pick the lesser evil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flgreen 30,319 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Absolutely. As a matter of fact you should go out right now and get a real good deal on a size 1 #6 authentic jersey. Get the kid used to a life of abject misery early. ( At least that's what I read on here) It works a lot better then if you try to wait until they are in their preteens, and flitting with their first Giants jersey. Rocky road Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slats 112,635 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 My kids grew up watching the Jets with me and learned that football is dumb. Good luck with your son! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxman 541,625 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 no As a modertator you are required to answer Yes. This way we get one more poster. Cmon man. Recruit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxman 541,625 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 The answer is Yes. It is all about the law of averages. It will work in his favor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeC36 64,579 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 As a modertator you are required to answer Yes. This way we get one more poster. Cmon man. Recruit. i assume you use term "moderator" loosely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BurnleyJet 9,402 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Misery loves company, so it's a YES, it's a right of passage. Welcome young Jet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,725 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Real men make their kids football fans. Only posers make their kids fans of teams they aren't local to/or their father was local to. Only scumbags are Cowboy fans. And only pussies are Giant fans. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,725 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 i assume you use term "moderator" loosely. He said "modertator". Learn to read. Modertator, so delicious. No homo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spjets 7,959 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Yes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sourceworx 6,542 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I have a kid on the way (my first), and I've been thinking the same thing. It's almost like passing a curse on to your children. I know one thing: if I don't make my kid a Jets fan, he/she sure as sh*t won't become a Giants fan. I don't want to hate my own kid.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sourceworx 6,542 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Real men make their kids football fans. Only posers make their kids fans of teams they aren't local to/or their father was local to. Only scumbags are Cowboy fans. And only pussies are Giant fans. I think you have this in reverse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cr726 190 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Both of my kids are Jets fans. You gotta make your kid a Jets fan who would you take to the Hofstra practice? I have a kid on the way (my first), and I've been thinking the same thing. It's almost like passing a curse on to your children. I know one thing: if I don't make my kid a Jets fan, he/she sure as sh*t won't become a Giants fan. I don't want to hate my own kid.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sourceworx 6,542 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Both of my kids are Jets fans. You gotta make your kid a Jets fan who would you take to the Hofstra practice? LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!! I noticed Sean was able to get a WHOPPING 180 sigs on that silly petition. He sure showed Woody Johnson! Edited July 5, 2013 by sourceworx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cr726 190 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!! I noticed Sean was able to get a WHOPPING 180 sigs on that silly petition. He sure showed Woody Johnson! My 5 year old son is a Jets fan, but he loves football too. It's a blast having your kids like the same team even when they suck!!!!! When is your wife due? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sourceworx 6,542 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 My 5 year old son is a Jets fan, but he loves football too. It's a blast having your kids like the same team even when they suck!!!!! When is your wife due? Christmas Day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cr726 190 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Christmas Day. Congrats and good luck. It is a truly awesome thing, no words can describe it properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sourceworx 6,542 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Congrats and good luck. It is a truly awesome thing, no words can describe it properly. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamont_jordan_rules 1,168 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 wait until he's done something bad ... then recruit him with an old highlight video or something ... that'll learn 'im!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeKlecko 115 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I have a kid on the way (my first), and I've been thinking the same thing. It's almost like passing a curse on to your children. I know one thing: if I don't make my kid a Jets fan, he/she sure as sh*t won't become a Giants fan. I don't want to hate my own kid.... I hear you. lol I wasn't blessed with any children, but I probably would have been torn if I was. If I had a young child now, I probably would since things look more positive and hopeful (in spite of what I think about Sanchez, Woody, and Rex). Back in the days of Richie Kotite and Leon Hess, definitely not. Another part of me thinks the kid should choose for him or herself. Just because I root for a team doesn't mean my kid has to, although it would be more fun if we did root for the same team. Growing up in NC, I didn't have a team. My father was a Redskins fan, but I just couldn't sign on with Sonny Jurgenson and the like. I first became a fan of the Vince Lombardi GB Packers, then when Joe Willie Namath came along became a fan of the Jets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T0mShane 144,097 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Yes, and you should also hold up Lindsay Lohan as The Feminine Ideal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sourceworx 6,542 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I hear you. lol I wasn't blessed with any children, but I probably would have been torn if I was. If I had a young child now, I probably would since things look more positive and hopeful (in spite of what I think about Sanchez, Woody, and Rex). Back in the days of Richie Kotite and Leon Hess, definitely not. Another part of me thinks the kid should choose for him or herself. Just because I root for a team doesn't mean my kid has to, although it would be more fun if we did root for the same team. Growing up in NC, I didn't have a team. My father was a Redskins fan, but I just couldn't sign on with Sonny Jurgenson and the like. I first became a fan of the Vince Lombardi GB Packers, then when Joe Willie Namath came along became a fan of the Jets. Part of me agrees with cr. I think it would be fun to have a kid who loves the team the way I do. But at the same time, loving this team can be so damned frustrating. The anguish this team has caused me has probably taken a few years off of my life. I probably will make the kid a Jets fan. The foolish optimist in me still thinks one day they'll finally put it all together and win a championship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F.Chowds 16,322 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 From the cradle to the grave, my twins at 9 days old 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cr726 190 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Awesome pic! Very cool! From the cradle to the grave, my twins at 9 days old \] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeKlecko 115 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Awesome pic! Very cool! \] Definitely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeKlecko 115 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Part of me agrees with cr. I think it would be fun to have a kid who loves the team the way I do. But at the same time, loving this team can be so damned frustrating. The anguish this team has caused me has probably taken a few years off of my life. I probably will make the kid a Jets fan. The foolish optimist in me still thinks one day they'll finally put it all together and win a championship. I definitely agree. High blood pressure, stress, and in the cases of some fans, broken bones from punching walls. Also, I've seen several Jets fans admit that they've thrown their TV sets they've gotten so angry. Sometimes I can't help but wonder if rooting for a team like the Jets is worth it. As some other fans have said on other sites when we've discussed this, we all must be a bunch of crazy masochists! lol Also, congratulations!!! I pray he/she will be healthy and have much better fortunes as a Jets fan than we've had! Edited July 5, 2013 by JoeKlecko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faba 118,356 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Of course you want your kids as jets fans- nothing better than bonding father and son watching and rooting for your team 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,725 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I think you have this in reverse. I heard they are interchangeable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peebag 8,377 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Of course you want your kids as jets fans- nothing better than bonding father and son watching and weeping for your team fixed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FloridaJetsFan 1,183 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 From the sounds of it, you're a little bit long in the tooth to be spawning a child. Therefore, you'll be long gone by the time the kid realizes what you've done and begins to despise you, so what the hell - go for it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cr726 190 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Of course you want your kids as jets fans- nothing better than bonding father and son watching and rooting for your team +100 I have never been a fan who goes crazy when the Jets lose, I "try" to keep in perspective, the kids make it easier because of the questions they ask during the games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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