Why would I take my kids to Easter Road?

[sauzee6_2]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

[B.H.F.C]

Shouldn’t stop you taking them to ER.

Just bring them up to understand they shouldn’t repeat what they hear.

[Yuillsy]

I take my daughters age 9 & 6 to every game at ER.
We sit in the FF lower and they've heard every swear word going. They know the words are wrong and not to use them.
I'm not sure if they heard the songs tonight but they didn't ask about them.
I'm certainly not going to let a few hundred idiot fans stop me taking my girls to the games and spending some quality time together!

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[Onceinawhile]

Because 90% if not more of kids won't have heard any of it. My 8 year old certainly didn't.

[Connollys11]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

The anti irish songs have been going on for decades they'll never go away.

[NAE NOOKIE]

One fan out of 20,000 is being accused of racially abusing a player and the only song I heard referencing the Pope and the IRA came from the Hearts end, perhaps that's the one you were talking about.

Did you seriously think that you would be able to take your kids to a derby match, especially one kicking off at 5:30 on a Saturday, and they wouldn't hear swearing or see folk going radge at the ref and the players etc?

Practically every adult Hibs fan at the game tonight was brought up going to ER as a kid when there was no such thing as 'family' sections and the like, yet most of them appear to have grown up to be reasonable human beings even if they spent their formative years surrounded by swearing and probably a lot more racism than you will see in most grounds these days.

As another guy alluded to …. Anybody who thinks they can protect their kids from swearing and offensive songs and the like on a day to day basis is living in la la land … all you can do is teach them that its wrong and not to copy it.

[Juniper Greens]

It's disgusting. As is the tiny part that comes from us.

You take them to Easter road so that they can enjoy time with their old man and winning is one of the best feelings in the world.

That's why I still tolerate my old man now that I'm not that young anymore, anyway

[lyonhibs]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

Is the answer to the thread title "to watch and support Hibs"?

[dalkeith stu]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!
Your kid wouldn't have seen the clown racially abuse someone unless they were watching it on the tv. Take them to the game and put earmuffs on them!! ;-)

[Connollys11]

One fan out of 20,000 is being accused of racially abusing a player and the only song I heard referencing the Pope and the IRA came from the Hearts end, perhaps that's the one you were talking about.

Did you seriously think that you would be able to take your kids to a derby match, especially one kicking off at 5:30 on a Saturday, and they wouldn't hear swearing or see folk going radge at the ref and the players etc?

Practically every adult Hibs fan at the game tonight was brought up going to ER as a kid when there was no such thing as 'family' sections and the like, yet most of them appear to have grown up to be reasonable human beings even if they spent their formative years surrounded by swearing and probably a lot more racism than you will see in most grounds these days.

As another guy alluded to …. Anybody who thinks they can protect their kids from swearing and offensive songs and the like on a day to day basis is living in la la land … all you can do is teach them that its wrong and not to copy it.

Spot on mate.

[Hermit Crab]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!


Allegedly, nothing has been proven yet.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Allegedly, nothing has been proven yet.

🙄🙄

[Hibernian32]

I never took my 5 year old boy tonight and I don't take him to any "big" games, for a couple reason it can get fiesty, I swear and sometimes I swear when he's with me. what child going would even know what IRA means so can't see that being traumatising I'm half Irish and tbh I'm not offended by its just words to me. I remember my dad taking me to tynie and men scrapping at bus stops on gorgie bottles being thrown it never put me off it, it can be beautiful it can be gritty no one was hanged or murdered let's start getting a little less snowflakey.

the racism I do not condone the rest is fine by me, take your kids or don't there not going to need therapy in the morning Christ calm down jog on to the rugby if you feel that way

[JOD]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!


Welcome to Scotland m8 they will hear much worst in their Lives


Don't keep them in some good life cocoon it won't work

As a Granda

Jod.

[Coco Bryce]

Hearing also that a few hearts fans were attacked on the way to the game.

[sauzee6_2]

Allegedly, nothing has been proven yet.

And that’s why I won’t take them ....because some Hibs fans stick their heads in the sand!

I would feel so much better if the fans made a stance and made it clear that some behaviours are unacceptable!

[Hermit Crab]

And that’s why I won’t take them ....because some Hibs fans stick their heads in the sand!

I would feel so much better if the fans made a stance and made it clear that some behaviours are unacceptable!

I'm not sticking my head in the sand, I'm not a racist and I've got my opinion of what he said but until he's been charged/convicted you can't say the guy is guilty.

[Liam978]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

Ah well, now you know, what's new. Will ye no come back again. Bet the kids will.

[Steve-O]

Because 90% if not more of kids won't have heard any of it. My 8 year old certainly didn't.

Precisely. I still can’t make out half the lyrics in football chants half the time!

[660]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

I’m impressed your children have such an intimate knowledge of northern Irish politics.

[HoboHarry]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!
So is this post to be honest. To the best of my knowledge, the first swear words my kids heard were at Easter Road. I told them not to repeat them and in their mid twenties now, they are well rounded young people and to this day don't swear in my house. Whatever they heard today, they will hear worse in high school.

[andyf5]

I take my daughters age 9 & 6 to every game at ER.
We sit in the FF lower and they've heard every swear word going. T

I have sat in all areas of the ground and FF lower - the family section - is where I heard and saw the worst behaviour from adults. Weird. I would expect the behaviour to be better.

[Pretty Boy]

I started going to derbies in the early 90s and heard comparable or worse than what is supposed to have went on tonight.

I've managed to grow up and not be a bigot because I had an upbringing that explained that not everything you hear is nice or acceptable and I'm able to judge what is and isn't for myself now. Bairns hear bad things and as they get older and their mates start trying to push boundaries it only gets worse; a lot of it goes over their heads and if it doesn't then that's where a parent comes in and explains.

I'd have no more issue taking my bairn to ER today than I would have this time yesterday.

[hibbiedon]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!
i have taken my daughters to games and now my grandchildren attend games, yes they hear swearing etc but they do not hear it from me or any of the other issues you mention. I try to set them an example And trust them to know the difference between right & wrong

[DetroitHibs]

I was a season ticket holder as a youngster and young adult during the 90s and early 2000's. I heard it all, racism, homophobia, even a chant regarding a plump chap in a maroon shirt, booked for being ugly. Since moving State side I've been to NBA, NFL and NHL games. The atmosphere is brutal. No edge, pishy chants, just boring. Honestly I'd much rather be in an atmosphere where we goad and insult each other. I've heard the sash, and every other song. Number one, I haven't a ****** clue what the words are, and number two, it doesn't insult me in the slightest. It's always been a working man's game, and if you take all that away, it's going to be boring.

[Fife-Hibee]

One day your kids are going to grow up and realize that the world isnt a nice place. Perhaps teach them that instead of trying to pull the wool over their eyes?

[Famous Fiver]

Interesting that the 'Hibees are Gay' chant was in full voice while the announcement about behaviour, racist and homophobic behaviour would lead to serious consequences , arrest and banning from football grounds.

You've got to laugh.

[JimBHibees]

Allegedly, nothing has been proven yet.

Apart from the tv pictures watched by millions.

[DetroitHibs]

Interesting that the 'Hibees are Gay' chant was in full voice while the announcement about behaviour, racist and homophobic behaviour would lead to serious consequences , arrest and banning from football grounds.

You've got to laugh.

I do laugh. It's a stupid, funny song they sing, don't see the big deal in it.

[mentalhibee]

Hearing also that a few hearts fans were attacked on the way to the game.

That’ll happen if your screaming sectarian abuse in Hibs fans faces walking down Easter Road to the game. Which I witnessed first hand, the hearts fans are turning more and more Rangers minded.

[coldingham hibs]

i have taken my daughters to games and now my grandchildren attend games, yes they hear swearing etc but they do not hear it from me or any of the other issues you mention. I try to set them an example And trust them to know the difference between right & wrong

This. I have taken my sons since they were nippers and they are now in their 20’s. They have heard every song going and every swear word. But I have brought they up to be respectful, it’s more about how you deal with it outside football rather than what happens in the ground.

[BILLYHIBS]

I took my three kids throughout the nineties and naughties home and away through HIBS kids and all the way to ST holders and over the years they became immune to ithe sectarian chants and singing I don’t think they fully understood the words and I would have to say even now they enjoy the banter and yes it is not pleasant but it is an unpalatable fact of Scottish society today and it ain’t gonna change anytime soon

They have all grown up to be three well rounded individuals two going onto University and I would have to say honestly there is not a racist or sectarian bone in each of their bodies.

If you are uncomfortable remove them from the process

It is only natural as a parent that you want to protect them from negative outside influences for as long as possible and they do still seem to be very young to attend such a high profile and volatile explosive fixture especially given the incidents that occurred in the last Derby at Tynecastle

Do they enjoy the match day experience and do they want to go to Easter Road?

The reason I took my kids in the first place was to repeat the family tradition of watching Hibernian FC playing fast flowing exciting attacking attractive football playing football the way it should be played and to sample and enjoy the match day atmosphere

They all go to the matches off their own volition nowadays but thankfully we were all together on 21st May 2016 to see something my father or his father did not witness.

As Bobby Williamson once said “If you want entertainment go to the cinema.”

[Johnny Clash]

My sons have gone to ER since they were toddlers and they went to Parkhead and Ibrox when young too. They questioned the sectarianism and other guff they heard from older fans. I reckon you have to confront things that are rotten if you ever want to change things. Otherwise we look away and become part of the problem

[The Modfather]

There was a clown in a red hoody in the east that hit the linesman with a lighter late in the game. I saw a woman in the row behind him trying to get a picture of his face, so hopefully he she managed to get a photo and he’s identified and banned.

The same cretin then ran down to the front 5 mins later and was screaming in a stewards face because Berra was noising us up on the full time whistle. Poor from Berra, he should have just thrown a lighter at us rather than celebrate a derby win.

[pacoluna]

I'm not sticking my head in the sand, I'm not a racist and I've got my opinion of what he said but until he's been charged/convicted you can't say the guy is guilty.

I'm not sure a broadcasting camera can be used as evidence as it breaches data protection act. So don't know how he can be convicted.

[IGRIGI]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

To avoid having them grow up as snowflakes like yourself.


BOOM.

[Victor]

I'm not sure a broadcasting camera can be used as evidence as it breaches data protection act. So don't know how he can be convicted.

Data Protection Act does not apply if a criminal act has taken place.


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[Killiehibbie]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!You can use these things to let your children see that there are good and not so good people on all sides. Tell them it's a field trip to witness real life human behaviour which may or may not be influenced by alcohol and an iq less than a chimp.

[One Day Soon]

To avoid having them grow up as snowflakes like yourself.


BOOM.

'BOOM'. In your mind only.

[cookin_on_gaz]

What a load of horse ****. All you have to do is walk past any school at break time and you will hear plenty of swearing from the nippers. It's a big bad world out there and trying to shelter your kids from it is virtually impossible, and in my opinion wrong. It's far better to try and educate them enough to rise above whatever they hear/see.

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[H18 SFR]

Data Protection Act does not apply if a criminal act has taken place.


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Newspapers had front page news yesterday saying how suspected criminals bank account data can not be used in court due to the new data protection legislation. Not sure this is accurate.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Parental advisory tips on the very night of an Edniburgh Derby - no end to Hibs.net reach.

Bonkers

[One Day Soon]

Why wouldn't I? We love Hibernian.

[Victor]

Newspapers had front page news yesterday saying how suspected criminals bank account data can not be used in court due to the new data protection legislation. Not sure this is accurate.

That is about naming them. DP legislation cannot be used to inhibit a criminal investigation.


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[Green_one]

What a load of horse ****. All you have to do is walk past any school at break time and you will hear plenty of swearing from the nippers. It's a big bad world out there and trying to shelter your kids from it is virtually impossible, and in my opinion wrong. It's far better to try and educate them enough to rise above whatever they hear/see.



Yip. I am tired to football clubs seemingly being placed in a position where they have better behaved customers than the rest of society in general. The reality is that children hear worse on the internet, TV and at school. They have access to computer games that casually kill people and porn of many discriptions.

Not taking a child to a football game, to protect them from hearing stuff, should also apply to school, chip shops, internet, buses, trains, clubs and the street. Good luck with that.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Best make sure they steer clear of Snapchat, Instagram, facebook and Twitter as well.

Oh and home school them as well.

[G B Young]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing �� oh the Hibees are gay ��

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

I think you make a fair point. The older I get the less I understand why in an age when stadiums have been transformed into family friendly environments that so many of those who attend football matches still regard them as places to behave in ways they never would in a day-to-day environment. In what other sport is such behaviour regarded as going hand in hand with the experience? Boxing maybe?

I have never taken my kids to a game against Hearts, Rangers or Celtic. The swearing's not so much what bothers me, it's the atmosphere of tribal hatred that I'd rather not subject them to. I used to lap it up as a kid myself, but by doing so I've come to realise it lumbered me with a deep-rooted loathing of these teams that I can never shake off and I actually hate the way that impacts on my life. I'd rather my kids didn't grow up with that. Take a step back from it all and you realise that poisonous atmosphere does not equate to a good atmosphere.

[Swedish hibee]

And that’s why I won’t take them ....because some Hibs fans stick their heads in the sand!

I would feel so much better if the fans made a stance and made it clear that some behaviours are unacceptable!

You can't not let your children learn that bad things can happen in the world- how ******ed up will they be then? Also the club acted very swiftly as did the police, and if you read the thread on here, you'll find the fans did condemn him.
Sport is aggressive & passionate and we all want to win. You should hear the language at table tennis tournaments!! I'd keep the kids away from them too.

[sauzee6_2]

To avoid having them grow up as snowflakes like yourself.


BOOM.

Do one ya bell end!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Do one ya bell end!


tut tut....there's kids on here :eek:





:)

[Lancs Harp]

Following Hibs comes with warts and all. Its a complete package.

[BILLYHIBS]

Do one ya bell end!


:shocked:






:faf:

[CMurdoch]

I take my daughters age 9 & 6 to every game at ER.
We sit in the FF lower and they've heard every swear word going. They know the words are wrong and not to use them.
I'm not sure if they heard the songs tonight but they didn't ask about them.
I'm certainly not going to let a few hundred idiot fans stop me taking my girls to the games and spending some quality time together!

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Adults in the FF Lower family area should try to keep a civil tongue in their head or get a season ticket elsewhere in the ground.
I used to sit in there with my son and was amazed to regularly see men frothing at the mouth and generally losing their **** despite having kids all around them.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Adults in the FF Lower family area should try to keep a civil tongue in their head or get a season ticket elsewhere in the ground.
I used to sit in there with my son and was amazed to regularly see men frothing at the mouth and generally losing their **** despite having kids all around them.



:agree: and every other stand

[Yuillsy]

Adults in the FF Lower family area should try to keep a civil tongue in their head or get a season ticket elsewhere in the ground.
I used to sit in there with my son and was amazed to regularly see men frothing at the mouth and generally losing their **** despite having kids all around them.Of course they should. The thing I've noticed in the few seasons I've sat there is a lot of adults go with older kids who only just qualify (maybe) for a child's season ticket.
You then get it from both the parent and the child!
I'm fairly lucky, we have 1 idiot who sits near us but in general most are ok.
You'll never eradicate swearing though and I'd rather take my daughter's and let them know not to use those words than not take them at all

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[macca70]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

You could take them to the rugby but that might not suit either as the big bad rugger fans will be sat drinking alcohol at the game.

[heretoday]

Given the time again I'd not take the kids to ER.
It's the futility and false hope of the whole exercise I think. There are happier and healthier ways of spending a weekend afternoon.

[CMurdoch]

Of course they should. The thing I've noticed in the few seasons I've sat there is a lot of adults go with older kids who only just qualify (maybe) for a child's season ticket.
You then get it from both the parent and the child!
I'm fairly lucky, we have 1 idiot who sits near us but in general most are ok.
You'll never eradicate swearing though and I'd rather take my daughter's and let them know not to use those words than not take them at all

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I made the mistake of taking my daughter when she was young and had obviously primed her about the swearing, telling her that some of the men that go to the football don't know many words so use a swear word and get angry when they can't think of the right words to shout. Needless to say some throbber near us did his nut a number of times in the first half and on the third occasion my daughter asked him if he needed help with his words. The guy looked at me before thanking my daughter for her offer of help. Poor guy was very calm after that as was I.

[Baader]

It happens everywhere. I remember being on North Bridge with my son about 5pm one Friday hearing some young drunken idiot singing 'FTP and the IRA' and clearly wanting a reaction. If I'd have been on my own the outcome would probably have been different but it goes on and it's a lesson in life for them if you explain it.

That said I wouldn't take young kids to a derby fixture or one involving either Glasgow side.

To address the wider issue, racism and sectarianism just shouldn't be happening when you are attending a football match. Have little optimism in it changing, sadly.

[HibbySpurs]

Adults in the FF Lower family area should try to keep a civil tongue in their head or get a season ticket elsewhere in the ground.
I used to sit in there with my son and was amazed to regularly see men frothing at the mouth and generally losing their **** despite having kids all around them.

I’ll be honest an say I lose the rag at times and swear like **** at decisions etc. and I sit in the FF lower with my teenage kids.

I certainly don’t hurl racist or sectarian abuse but there are times I do boil over a bit. It’s passion messing with me I swear!

However, I am conscious of the younger children around me and do try to moderate myself.

I’m also a hypocrite who tells his 13yo that “that’s enough of that” if he starts swearing at the game!

I do think taking kids to watch football is a good thing as they see people from all walks of life and they have to learn that there are things out with their control in life and that learning to accept defeat and take it on the chin even when your opponent is rubbing your face in it (like last night) are good life lessons.

Wrapping kids in cotton wool simply does not work, the world is brutal and mean place and life isn’t fair, kids need to know and learn to deal with this or they will suffer as adults when things don’t go as they think they should.

[berwickhibee]

I have two young kids (8&4).

Losing big matches is part of being a Hibs fan - it happens.

However, tonight a Hibs fan has racially abused an opponent, I heard songs about the pope and IRA, along with opposition fans singing 🎶 oh the Hibees are gay 🎶

Why on earth should I let’s my kids see / hear this?!?!

Embarrassing on so many levels!

Because its in your blood and dna.

Your a hibby so you pass it onto our children.

Its what we do. I love taking the kids with me and not once have they mentioned about the chants. They love the atmosphere and know some of the words used are wrong and thats enough for me. Take the kids its your time together and it goes in way too quick,cherish the shared love of hibernian, its a bond that lasts a lifetime.

[Baader]

Because its in your blood and dna.

Your a hibby so you pass it onto our children.

Its what we do. I love taking the kids with me and not once have they mentioned about the chants. They love the atmosphere and know some of the words used are wrong and thats enough for me. Take the kids its your time together and it goes in way too quick,cherish the shared love of hibernian, its a bond that lasts a lifetime.

That's a great post mate. 🇳🇬👍

[Yuillsy]

I made the mistake of taking my daughter when she was young and had obviously primed her about the swearing, telling her that some of the men that go to the football don't know many words so use a swear word and get angry when they can't think of the right words to shout. Needless to say some throbber near us did his nut a number of times in the first half and on the third occasion my daughter asked him if he needed help with his words. The guy looked at me before thanking my daughter for her offer of help. Poor guy was very calm after that as was I.Brilliant!!![emoji106]

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[JimBHibees]

Because its in your blood and dna.

Your a hibby so you pass it onto our children.

Its what we do. I love taking the kids with me and not once have they mentioned about the chants. They love the atmosphere and know some of the words used are wrong and thats enough for me. Take the kids its your time together and it goes in way too quick,cherish the shared love of hibernian, its a bond that lasts a lifetime.

Brilliant totally agree. :thumbsup:

[Joe6-2]

Precisely. I still can’t make out half the lyrics in football chants half the time!

I thought that was just me!

[SquashedFrogg]

If you have to ask that in the first place perhaps you souldn't bother. I'm guessing you don't go to games yourself, as very rarely do you witness any of what happened on Saturday. You generally see lots of families enjoying themselves at ER.

[WhileTheChief..]

If you need strangers on the internet to tell you how to raise your kids you’ve got bigger things to worry about.

No chance in hell they could make out or understand a single thing that was coming from the Hearts end.

This is what I’m talking about when I mention family friendly guff.

It’s a derby, it’s going to be feisty and you’re going to hear bad language.

Why the hell should everyone else change or adjust their behaviour to suit you and your kids?

[flash]

I'm not sure a broadcasting camera can be used as evidence as it breaches data protection act. So don't know how he can be convicted.

Presumably by showing a bit of remorse and pleading guilty.

[pacoluna]

Presumably by showing a bit of remorse and pleading guilty.

Diversity training rather than a conviction would be more appropriate in my opinion that is of course if he shows remorse.

[Killiehibbie]

[QUOTE=pacoluna;5648625]Diversity training rather than a conviction would be more appropriate in my opinion that is of course if he shows remorse.[/QUOTE Perhaps a case for restorative justice to be used.

[heretoday]

I thought that was just me!

The quality of chants has dropped. "Even In your Gorgie slums "would be a blessed relief!

[BILLYHIBS]

Is it just me or did the OPs original point go out the window when he called a fellow poster on here a bellend? #49

Personal abuse is no different from racist or sectarian abuse

:greengrin

[Green Man]

The quality of chants has dropped. "Even In your Gorgie slums "would be a blessed relief!

I was pleased that got an airing on Saturday, it’s been too long!

[BILLYHIBS]

Have not heard “All the Hibees are gay!” since Primary School it was almost surreal and it brought a smile to my face I thought for one minute they must have left all their Hun song sheets at home I was proved to be sadly mistaken :greengrin

[One Day]

Because its in your blood and dna.

Your a hibby so you pass it onto our children.

Its what we do. I love taking the kids with me and not once have they mentioned about the chants. They love the atmosphere and know some of the words used are wrong and thats enough for me. Take the kids its your time together and it goes in way too quick,cherish the shared love of hibernian, its a bond that lasts a lifetime.

That's the answer

[Keith_M]

I'm not sure your kids would have been able to hear the guy shouting racial abuse unless you were sitting near him, but I suppose you were making a wider point about the behaviour in general.


FWIW, if my kids were still young, I probably wouldn't take them to games that could have become a bit heated, but surely sitting in the FF Lower they aren't going to come to much harm?

:dunno:

[heretoday]

Have not heard “All the Hibees are gay!” since Primary School it was almost surreal and it brought a smile to my face I thought for one minute they must have left all their Hun song sheets at home I was proved to be sadly mistaken :greengrin

It's political correctness gone mad!

[Colr]

Shouldn’t stop you taking them to ER.

Just bring them up to understand they shouldn’t repeat what they hear.

Quite right and if they come along that’s two more of “us” and two less of “them” at the match.

[davemcbain]

When my eldest was 2, I took her to her first game. In the queue for a pie at half time, she was on my shoulders, and an old fella tapped me on the shoulder and said "Good on you son, you get her indoctrinated before she finds out they're sh**e".

She's 17, indoctrinated and I'd urge the original poster to get them hooked while you can. Remember, they'll be the ones who have to take you when you're old and they'll learn all those bad words at school anyway.