It's a struggle more and more parents are dealing with every year: Should I let my child play football?
I know it may seem a bit soon, but early sign-ups are just around the corner, and many teams (my son's included) are running winter team workouts as we speak.
Once upon a time the answer was simple. If your son (or in some cases these days, daughter) wanted to play football, then gear up, pop in a mouthpiece and off they go.
No more.
We're busier now than ever before and time is hard to come by. Children have a ton of schoolwork to keep up with and we are all worried about over-scheduling them at a young age.
Of course, there is the question of the physical toll football can take, something we're more aware of now than ever before.
As the NFL and NFLPA learn about and discuss the long-term effects of concussions, and doctors and trainers publish articles on the dangers of focusing on one sport alone, all parents will need to do their due...
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