Should your kid play football?
It is a question that might have been unthinkable to many just a few years ago.
Football is part of our culture. More than half a century ago, it supplanted baseball as the American pastime. Upward of 100 million people ā about a third of the population ā watch the Super Bowl each year.
Around here, it is more than just sport and entertainment. Some have likened it to a religion. Without question, it is an important part of the fabric of society.
Increasingly, however, the sport has come under fire. Almost every day it seems a new study is released linking football to brain trauma. It is responsible for more injuries than any other sport at the high school level. Participation in high school football is steadily dropping nationally.
So parents are facing the question of whether they should let their children play.
The Tuscaloosa News delved into that issue, undertaking a thorough examination of the gameās dangers and benefits. There is no clear answer, but it is abundantly apparent that parents need to educate themselves about the risks and rewards before making a decision.
Should Your Kid Play Football? - The Tuscaloosa News
It is a question that might have been unthinkable to many just a few years ago.
Football is part of our culture. More than half a century ago, it supplanted baseball as the American pastime. Upward of 100 million people ā about a third of the population ā watch the Super Bowl each year.
Around here, it is more than just sport and entertainment. Some have likened it to a religion. Without question, it is an important part of the fabric of society.
Increasingly, however, the sport has come under fire. Almost every day it seems a new study is released linking football to brain trauma. It is responsible for more injuries than any other sport at the high school level. Participation in high school football is steadily dropping nationally.
So parents are facing the question of whether they should let their children play.
The Tuscaloosa News delved into that issue, undertaking a thorough examination of the gameās dangers and benefits. There is no clear answer, but it is abundantly apparent that parents need to educate themselves about the risks and rewards before making a decision.
Should Your Kid Play Football? - The Tuscaloosa News
