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In reply to the discussion: While watching Nova on HS football, IMO it's time to scrap football or change it to a non contact [View all]Kber
(5,043 posts)Lots of research about mini concussions is driving a move to limit the number of hits sustained in HS ball and at the NFL level. Most HS teams enforce water breaks better than the used to. The NFL just made running with a lowered helmet a penalty.
Admittedly college ball, in all division s is behind the NFL and most HS leagues in terms of safety rules, though. This needs to be addresses, for sure.
I agree that we need to continue to find ways to protect our kids when they play, but athletics can be a powerfully positive force in a young person's life and I find the sometimes knew jerk reaction to simply ban the activity all together both an over action and, frankly, an over simplification made by people who personally don't enjoy or value the game. That's ok. Football specifically and athletics generally aren't for everyone and that diversity is what makes us better and stronger. But as a "football mom" who has researched safety and risks extensively, and has had to weigh those risks against the benefits (better academic focus, strong friendships, the ability to manage time, school, workouts, practice, I could go on, but I won't bore you!), football has been a net positive for my son.