Football has been proven to permanently damage brains, so the "fears" are legitimate. Children should be prohibited from playing, not out of "fear" but because incurring repeated concussive and sub-concussive blows will permanently damage their brainshttps://twitter.com/DavidAFrench/status/1092156370688856067 …
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The character building is not from the football it is from the concept of coming together as a team. I concede there are other less violent team sports that offer the same benefits without the long term risk.
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You could not be more wrong... Youth sports like ice hockey are more dangerous than tackle football. In high school, girls soccer rates are almost equal. As a football coach since ‘98, I can tell you concussions are a concern in all aspects, including ATVs, bicycles, skates etc..
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there's wrestling, shooting, fencing... lots of sports with full contact and/or a fighting element - but no long term risks. Not sure why head injuries are necessery
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Michael, you’re so right. Rugby is much better.
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Juries out on that.
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That’s an aggressive accusation parents “sick” if allow their kids to play football. What else can children do that causes the “most” injuries. Bike riding there is one. So I guess young boys should just play Fortnite and all well.
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We had to do baseline concussion tests when I played club soccer throughout high school because they happened so frequently
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Bogart tough.
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Yes, yes. I agree with you to an extent, but you MUST BE BUILT FOR FOOTBALL! End of discussion. My dad was built like a Mack truck, and could handle it just fine. And this was before all the fancy equipment.
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You can't force kids to play a sport, play a musical instrument... nothing.
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When would you allow people to play tackle football? 18? 21?
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While life is taking calculated risks, I was very pleased when my son decided against football. He chose marching band, then later sky diving. Kids. Criticizing parents for being protective of their offspring is delusional.
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Thank you.
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Jujitsu is better for boys imo.
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Same can be said for smart phones
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That's way too dramatic.
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Michael I always seem to agree with your thoughts. TBI-Traumatic brain injury is an essential part of football. Anyone choosing to avoid this sport is wise.
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