Go ahead and make that leap, it’s your life. No one said anything about ending anything.
Here’s a tip.
When this subject comes up, suggest that a boy be allowed to play on a girl’s team if he wants to.
That always stirs them up.
Imagine Kobe on a WNBA team.
If we are going to pretend, why not go all the way.
If all sports were co-ed and the best players actually started, then we would cease seeing women at any upper level of athletics.
The best women tennis players in the world could not make the top 100 with men.
Track and field numbers aren't even close.
What is the harm in allowing women to play up? It depends. When that allowance encourages young men to treat women with a high level of aggression, there is a great deal of societal harm done. Out in the real world, 99% of women are going to be weaker than 90% of men. We shouldn't pretend that because one 4th grader plays better than one 8th grader, that it is OK to throw both grades into the mix.
Its amazing how much preferential treatment is required to ensure equality. What do you tell girls like this? "Sorry, but there aren't enough girls interested in football to have a team, let alone a league. We also do not provide any opportunities for you in any other exotic sporting desire."