Did you know that John Madden, the famous football coach, is a firm believer that children under ten should not play tackle football? (Florio) Additionally, many professional football players do not allow their children play football either. (DeLessio). Due to the risk of acute and long term injuries, children shouldn’t be allowed to play football.
Football can lead to injuries including sprains, broken bones and concussions. (Khan) Sprains and strains are the most common type of football injury.(Quinn) Children’s muscles sprain and tear while playing football because of the quick explosion of movement and change of direction. (Quinn)
Many injuries sustained can be long lasting and even end their life. (Average 12 people die in football a yeat) Children can sustain concussions that can lead to memory loss, loss of focus, or if it happens more than once, a fatality can occur. (Average 12 Football Players Die Per Year) Children have…show more content… Many say that football is excellent exercise, can help children do better in school, and teaches life lessons, although many other team sports have the same advantages without the risk of impacts that can lead to serious injury. (Khan)
Many famous athletes and sports professionals will not allow their children play football. Here is what famous NFL Hall Of Famer Troy Aikman said about his children playing football, “The Hall of Fame Cowboys quarterback told HBO's Real Sports, "I think that we're at a real crossroads, as it relates to the grassroots of our sport, because if I had a 10-year-old boy, I don't know that I'd be real inclined to encourage him to go play football, in light of what we are learning from head injury."(DeLessio) Even John Madden, who is one of the best football coaches ever, thinks that children under ten should not play tackle football. (Florio) Along with Madden, a significant amount of NFL players and one half of America forbid their children from playing football.