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| 1 week 3 days ago | Note that I said minimize the |
Note that I said minimize the risk, not eliminate the risk. Getting out of bed also puts a child at risk of encountering situations that will eventually cause neurological disorders. Proper technique will minimize the amount of accelleration the brain experiences, but you are correct that all football player's brains will experience some accelleration. The real calculation that needs to be done is the same as any other life decision, risk vs reward. In my opinion the risk of developing serious neurological disorders from playing football with proper technique (e.g. avoiding head to head contact, no blows to the head, no clipping, ect) is lower than the potential reward from participating in a sport that is educational, challanging, and immensely satisfying. I gained so much self respect from my experience and developement during football that I became a much better student, citizen, and family member. I learned lessons about team work that I still apply today. I would hate to prevent my children from having the same experience. If my child wants to participate I don't think the risk of developing neurological disorders is so much higher than normal that it justifies banning them from participation. Of course everyone has their own estimation of the potential risk vs the potential reward. For me personally, I don't think the extra risk justifies banning the sport and forgoing all the positives that can be gained from playing football. Some here suggest that some sports offer safer alternatives, I don't doubt that many of the lessons I learned from football could have been learned from another sport. However, I did not have the opportunity or the motivation to play a sport for which I was unskilled and unsuited. Playing basketball at a high level wasn't an option for me, I have the physique of a wrestler. If I had chosen to play another sport instead of football I would have missed out on a lot of the value I gained by playing a sport for which I had both interest, motivation and skill. If my child is excited and motivated to play football, I will encourage him or her. I will demand proper technique be used in an attempt to minimize the possibility of neurological disorder as any parent should, but with the evidence at hand I cannot come to the conclusion that the increased risk is worth forgoing all the value that can come from football. |
| 1 week 3 days ago | I disagree that track and |
I disagree that track and cross country has as much emphasis on the team work. Football success requires team work and self sacrifice, while attaining track success is very possible without a strong supporting cast. |
| 1 week 4 days ago | Yes, if played with correct |
Yes, if played with correct technique the risk can be minimized. I gained a whole lot from my time playing, it really changed my life for the better. If my son or daughter wants to play and has the opportunity, who am I to take that away? |
| 2 weeks 1 day ago | I've heard Sahn-tay before |
I've heard Sahn-tay before but it had more pronounciatin on the initial syllable. See-ahn-tay kinda but quick at the beginning lol... |
| 2 weeks 6 days ago | OMG I'm wishing I had your |
OMG I'm wishing I had your stats... I'm going to shadow your ass for a while see if I can learn a thing or two. Looking forward to playing!
-Antineutrino |
| 3 weeks 17 hours ago | Source | |
| 3 weeks 18 hours ago | I chose to attend MSU because |
I chose to attend MSU because it is awesomer.... Dantonio is the classiest coach in the BIG.... Bro's go to MSU. The homepage of all MSU computers must be brobible.com. MSU is the second best university or college in the state.
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| 3 weeks 2 days ago | I think moms build up a |
I think moms build up a resistance to these things. I know my mother wouldn't have survived raising me if she didn't have superhuman abilities. |
| 3 weeks 2 days ago | The dog makes an |
The dog makes an appearance!!!! |
| 3 weeks 3 days ago | I would appreciate an update, |
I would appreciate an update, and I think RDT is informed enough to warrent a request. Upvote activated! |
