My high-school sport.:thumb:

The best one!

 

What intrigues me is that there seem to be more than a few that have major problems with football; yet millions go watch car races to see crackups and watch MMA or UFC or whatever it's called to watch people beat each other to a bloody pulp.

Absolutely correct papa, thank you for bringing this point up :thumb:.

Another thing that I had thought of is that kids wil get out on their own time on weekends, after school,etc. and go play sandlot football where there are no helmets, pads or other protective equipment. Also, in this kind of football there are obviously no referees or rules and it can and will get pretty rough. They may tell their parents they are playing "touch" but alot of times it is not, at least thats the way it was when I grew up.

I don't have any chidren but if I did the answer would be the same.Yes, Iwould let my son play football, no question! Another point is should you let them play and they find they don't like it then they make that decision not to play and later would not hold any hard feelings, sometimes long lasting bad feelings toward their parents. Now, should there be a medical/physical condition that would put the child in extreme danger by playing then of course that would be a reason for me not to allow my son to play.

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I have a Daughter and Never will she play football... But my nephew( My avatar) been playing since he was 5.

The best one!

 

Ask multi-sport athletes who participated in wrestling as well as other sports - which was the toughest sport? Amazing how many times the answer is wrestling.

 

As the son of a high school wrestling (and football and track) coach, I never had issues making weight. Of course, I was a "fattie" - 6 feet tall and wrestled at 135/142.

I find it kind of funny that I used to get hurt worse playing baseball than football.

My son is 4 and he can't wait to play football in 2 years.

All sports have their dangers.

 

Very true. I was fortunate enough to play varsity baseball for four seasons. My freshman season ended with a broken ankle and my sophomore season ended with a broken hand, both of which occurred on the field. Does that mean I shouldn't encourage my child to play baseball? Obviously there is danger in every sport, but ultimately it should be up to the child to make the choice.

Injuries are definitely a by-product of playing football.

 

If you play the game for any length of time it is not a matter of IF you are going to be injured, but WHEN and HOW BADLY.

 

With that being said, I witness, on a daily basis, the passion that our players have for the game, the benefits reaped by playing such an intense team sport, and the social camaraderie that develops among members of the team.

When our players sustain injuries, their only concern is when they can return to the field.

 

As many have said, life is full of risks, and while you probably shouldn't intentionally put yourself in a position to be injured, the rewards definitely seem to outweigh the hazards. Parents who deprive their sons the opportunity to play football are probably doing them a long-term disservice.

Once again folks...the issue isn't "injuries" here.

Once again folks...the issue isn't "injuries" here.

 

I understand you're concern is concussions or other potential brain trauma. Which is a legit concern.

 

However I think for most people who are against football, it is about any kind of injury. We had a young man who played on our high school football team for the first time ever last year. He was a good athlete and got to play a lot. Caught a couple of TD passes. He was having a blast. Broke a finger (happens a lot in football) mother wouldn't let him play anymore.

 

I also wrestled in high school. My favorite sport. Did you notice in the 05-06 study that wrestling had the 2nd highest injury rate.

Wife doesn't want the boys to play, but they will have the opportunity if they want to.

I'm not sure where I stand as it's something I'll need to deal with real soon. However, we're not talking broken bones or even blown out knees that require multiple surgeries and may cause you to limp the rest of your life. We're talking brain damage. The more and more research done, the scarier and scarier it all gets.

 

They're discussing anger management issues that doesn't show until your an adult. Difficulties recognizing if a thought is rational or irrational. Depression....and on, and on....

I have a Daughter and Never will she play football... But my nephew( My avatar) been playing since he was 5.

 

Is he being punished in the avatar picture? Making the poor boy wear a Bengals jersey.

If I have boys and they don't want to play football I will probably be really disappointed. Not in them, but just that they don't want to play. I would never make my kids play a sport or even try to make them if they didn't want to. So yes, I'd let my kids. They can play year round if there are leagues available. I love the game, I think it teaches alot of really good life lessons. A kid can get really hurt playing any sport, or with alot of their hobbies. I think it's way more dangerous for kids to race dirtbikes or stuff like that. Sure there is a risk with football, but there is a risk everytime you step out of bed and start your day.

Yes, I would, and even encouraged it. I've told this story in the Football Forum in more detail, but my son is 6'6'' 280 and an ox. He would have made a good offensive lineman. He tried, but he just wasn't interested in football. He was and is a car nut. Now that he has become a college football fan, he regrets not playing, though.