OT What is the best age to take the Grandkids

[darwinbulldog]

5 or 6. They can enjoy it a couple of years earlier, but for what you're asking, I'd wait until kindergarten age.

[Jaybird]

Take them every year. They might not remember the play by play but they'll remember going to the game with their grandparents. All of the games might mesh into one in their mind but what a memory it will be. Don't forget to buy them all the sugar they can handle.

I've been taking my son since he was 2. We just enjoy the time there together. He's 5 now and we're going to Phoenix for Spring Training this year. I'm not expecting (nor caring) that he remembers, it's just about having fun.

[Shoeless Moe]

5 OR OLDER....any younger is irresponsible. Babies do not belong at games where a baseball to the head can injure or even kill them. Also, I personally do not want to be sitting next to some baby crying or a 1,2 or 3 year old who is not paying attention, or is whining about being there, etc.

[Jaybird]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

5 OR OLDER....any younger is irresponsible. Babies do not belong at games where a baseball to the head can injure or even kill them. Also, I personally do not want to be sitting next to some baby crying or a 1,2 or 3 year old who is not paying attention, or is whining about being there, etc.

I'm sure you're a joy to be around. ;-)

[AndyG09]

D., I went to my first game at Tiger Stadium in '83 when I was seven. My aunt and uncle took me, as they were really into the game. They wanted to do it right, so they took me to Nemo's and the Lindell AC before the game. They played the ChiSox and we sat upstairs down the first base line on the overhang. I remember it pretty well, but don't recall if the Tigers won or lost.

Best,

Andy

[Sean]

I was 7 when I saw Washington at Comiskey Park (1964). Teach them enough about baseball first so that they will understand what is going on and there will be a much better chance that they will remember.

[kmac32]

Age 9 is a good age. Remember my first MLB game for my 9th birthday. Cubs vs Astros.