Sports

Should sports with high injury rates (like American football) be restricted for children?

For

It protects young bodies and minds from harm.

Against

Risk teaches resilience and safety can be improved.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Assuming this is tackle football, this is a choice that could result in permanent brain damage down the road.
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  • I would never let my kids play football even if they wanted to due to the risk of permanent brain injury
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Let the young man choose, and let him be aware that there are social consequences for his choice, and potential health consequences.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • That’s my personal choice and doesn’t mean it’s the right thing for everyone.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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