With the news of Junior Seau's death by apparent suicide –perhaps provoked by repeated head trauma from football- and all the other former NFL players who have died as a result of head trauma from their playing days, would you let your kids play football?
Would You Let Your Kids Play Football?
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I used to think I would, but the game is so much violent than when I was growing up. The players are just huge and so fast now...and they seem to be able to know how to hit better...and going for the big hit means so much than it used to.
I don't think I would, no. My father played college football in the 60s. Even with the smaller size of players back then (he was a 6-1 225 pound off guard), he has spinal stenosis, an artificial knee, and he gets "forgetful" in his late 60s.
I don't think I would, no. My father played college football in the 60s. Even with the smaller size of players back then (he was a 6-1 225 pound off guard), he has spinal stenosis, an artificial knee, and he gets "forgetful" in his late 60s.
while I understand that football is getting more violent, and even more than that we are learning more about how dangerous its always been, I think I'd still let my kids play if they wanted to. I think the game is significantly less dangerous at the high school and below level. Most the kids there, even the ones who will one day play at the next level aren't developed to the point of being as big, fast and powerful as the ones who make the game so dangerous. Also I think for a lot of the pros who have serious injuries and conditions from football, its the cumulative effect that comes from punishing their bodies over a period of decades. I don't think 4-8 years playing pee-wee or hs will have as much effect.
i played football as a kid for 7 years and it was fun beyond words. i had to beg to be allowed to play the first year, and if i have kids i certainly wouldnt deprive them of that experience just in the off chance they make it to the nfl and shadow someone elses career. seau killed himself, who says your kids will?
C.K. Lawrence
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Yes, I would. I would encourage it at the grassroots and early levels of his youth, which I am doing right now (he has a liking for baseball more-so, however, of which I approve greatly). If he decides and has the abilities to continue into his college and adult life I will only advise him, it is of his choosing from that point on.
Yes, I would. I would encourage it at the grassroots and early levels of his youth, which I am doing right now (he has a liking for baseball more-so, however, of which I approve greatly). If he decides and has the abilities to continue into his college and adult life I will only advise him, it is of his choosing from that point on.
i would if he were interested. i would neither force him to or force him not to. there's plenty of good lessons to be learned from team sports no doubt and i think that is worth the risks. after all, people of all ages can get severely hurt or killed doing anything just as they can be depressed and kill themselves regardless of their interests...
Yeah, sure. Why not? Life is about going out and either fending for yourself or getting leveled. Football definitely teaches that. It also teaches kids about team work, discipline, dedication, and winning and losing. This is coming from someone who was told by a neurologist that he shouldn't play anymore after 3 concussions in 3 years as a teenager.
:why: It's obvious the thread is about football, not that game where guys run around chasing a ball that looks like a Dalmatian.
:why: It's obvious the thread is about football, not that game where guys run around chasing a ball that looks like a Dalmatian.
i also had 3 concussions, but never went to a neurologist. and that explains a lot.
and rep if it were allowed for the last comment :rofl2:
I was never allowed to play football so I would let my kids play.
bobjustbob
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Let the kid play if he wants to. Let him give up when he wants to. He may get hurt. He may get hurt in any sport. He may get hurt riding his bike. We shouldn't keep our kids in bubbles.
Of course. I'm pretty much making him get on skates at age 3-4, and hockey is arguably more violent/risky than football is, considering players can get up to 30mph. Plus, I want tough kids, not pansyassed bunch of pussies and football would help them grow up faster. Safety would be where I would want them.
As far as the priority and order I would want my son to focus on in athletics:
1 Golf
2 Hockey
3 Boxing
4 Basketball
5 Baseball
6 Soccer and tennis
7 Football
As far as the priority and order I would want my son to focus on in athletics:
1 Golf
2 Hockey
3 Boxing
4 Basketball
5 Baseball
6 Soccer and tennis
7 Football
Same here. If they want to and can do it, sure.
Sounds like the double murder suicide by Chris Benoit, from the WWE. Except of course the murder, they ruled blows to the head as a possible reason why his brain resembled an 80 year old alsheimers patient.
I hope they examine the brain of the football player who died, because so much should be learnt about repeated head trauma.
LeyaFalcon
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fuck yes!! Especially since I have a little girl id encourage it to the fullest, I am all for empowerment, especially for women!!! I hate it when guys say girls can't play football when they can if they want to!!!
From the time I was first able to walk, all I ever wanted to do was tackle people. I tried out for my first team when I was five. I didn't make it because it was all seven and eight year old boys. When I got on a team two years later, I was starting by the third game. Even at a young age I had a deal with my Mom. If I ever got hurt bad, and had to be carted off the field, she was to stay in the stands until I got checked out. I always knew the risks involved and I accepted them.
If I ever had a son, and he showed that kind of passion for the game, hell yes I would let him play. He would know the risks and make his own decision just like I did. As bad as my neck, right shoulder and both knees are now, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
If I ever had a son, and he showed that kind of passion for the game, hell yes I would let him play. He would know the risks and make his own decision just like I did. As bad as my neck, right shoulder and both knees are now, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
I agree
there was a girl on my jv team... i think only 1 kid said something about it, because she later laid him out in practice :1orglaugh
When I have kids, they will be playing they greatest sport on Earth, which is and will always be Hockey.
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