My question is on the original story of the two fathers. Why didn't anyone intervene . I don't go looking for trouble but I do tend to get involved and do my best to stop stuff before it goes to far. If people were close enough to here all that was said then they should have stepped up. It is not a macho thing I just believe that my kids shouldn't be subjected to any type of crap. Then again maybe if your kids were to witness this display of idiots on parade then they would see alittle bit of the real world, which isn't bad as long as you take the time to discuss what they saw.

 

440grl, you have to make rational decisions on whether you want your child to race or not... but make the decision for the right reasons.... As a kid who grew up in the 60's, all I could think about when I was young was racing.... day and night.. I lived it. Only problem was, my mom and dad saw things differently. It wasn't until I was 18 on my own that I finally was able to start a racing career running flat track and Moto-x. Still without their approval, but when you are bitten by the bug... and I mean totally imersed in cars, bikes, racing etc... you can't be denied.

As for kids racing, I don't see it any different than them playing football, soccer, or baseball. You see this same attitude from parents in any organized sport you can choose. Maybe it is a sign of us adults trying to relive our glory days... hard to say... But the real answer here is for you to determine if they are capable, and are committed... and then as a loving parent, support that desire by going to the races, buying them good safety gear etc... take them to a race or two.. you will be able to judge their reaction and interest after a few visits. If all they can talk about for the next week is racing.. then you can bet they have a strong desire. The important thing to remember is that parental support is paramount.