Should Children Play With Play Swords?

“No! My boys won’t play with guns.”

That’s right, I said those words a long time ago. Little did he know how wrong he was!

Probably when she was a new mom and only had one child so far.

It was in the days when we had no television, no weapons, no idea what we were doing.

Fast forward to today.

Ladies, I have 5 children. That’s a lot of testosterone!

Children love to play very differently from you and me. I came to this conclusion reluctantly, but eventually moved on to what they call “the other side.”

Why Our Guys Play With Practice Swords:

• Because they are amazing! That’s how it is. There is an absolute coldness factor that says a lot about every man we come in contact with. Swords are great.
• They cannot commit suicide. (Well, I suppose they could if they tried hard enough, but these practice swords are not intended to inflict fatal injuries.) Just watch the children play. Every kid needs a sword, even if it’s a nerf sword!
• Hand-eye coordination. These swords are meant to be actual training swords. They are heavy and balanced like the swords they look like. Pretty cool, huh?
• They are learning history. Each of our guys has chosen a different style of practice sword. Each has a slightly different length and weight and each has its own story. The boys are delighted to know the place of their swords in history.

Our safety rules:

• Don’t kill each other.
• Never lift a gun if your heart is not right. If you are frustrated or angry, you are done. Period. Without exceptions.
• Practice is about discipline. Practice. Practice. Practice. (The Japanese practiced with wooden swords to become expert swordsmen before wielding a sharp blade!)
• When you hurt yourself, take a deep breath. If you practice with a sword, your fingers will hit.
• Play in slow motion until you master the movements.

Moms, you can’t get the warrior out of your kids. Accept that.

There is something primitive and beautiful about a strong man with a sword or a bow. Think of Joshua (Biblical), William Wallace (Braveheart), Legolas (Lord of the Rings). I want my children to be like them. And you?

Are you ready to join me as the mother of brave children who wield the sword, shoot arrows, and are brave?

This is how you start. Click here.