Did you play football? I played for 6 years. 4 HS, 2 college and finally quit after my second knee surgery. I’m 43 years old and feel the effects every day. I don’t know how many concussions I suffered, but at least 5. One was bad enough that I saw “double” for a few days. I kept playing after that hit, sitting out a few plays. I was an inside linebacker, not a position you show weakness while playing. Now I have 3 sons. I will not let any of them play before HS. And even when they reach HS I won’t push it. I also wrestled for 6 years. That’s the sport I will encourage. Kids aren’t wimps if they don’t play football.
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finally quit after my second knee surgery.
I advise boys to try the game and see if they like it. If they do like it, I tell them to play until their second serious injury and then hang up the cleats. Yes they will probably have lingering effects but such is the case for many physical professions.