Will you/ do you let your kid play football?

[Kettle]

If I have a son I will keep him in flag football till I feel the time is right for the real thing.

[Luke Cage]

Not until 14 or 15 yrs old. Hypothetically of course...because I'm a firm believer in condoms and "don't be a dummy, cum on the tummy".

[KSpan]

Absolutely, as football taught me a lot about myself. I love football and cherish the memories of my years spent playing, but won't push them into it either.

Apples and oranges. Nice try though.

Not really... risk vs. reward.

[Mr. Scot]

I coach my best friend's kids in flag football. 

 

If the youngest one were to go out for regular football, he'd have coaches salivating, but his mom's not up for it.  Shame.  He'd be incredible.

 

My girlfriend's son doesn't even play Madden (hardcore gamer)

[Brooklyn Bully]

Absolutely, as football taught me a lot about myself. I love football and cherish the memories of my years spent playing, but won't push them into it either.

Not really... risk vs. reward.

 

No, my point is that with better padding and equipment, players are really starting to lay the wood in this era. Unlike in the leather helmet days. Now we have ALL this concussion crap going around, brain damage, the NFL enforcing new rules, and kids dying, etc. The game can really take a toll on the body.

 

As a driver you can be totally fine unless you drive like a fool or get hit. There is no wear and tear on your body. In football, sans the kicker and QB, there is.

 

Sure, your kid will probably be ok. But why chance it? I wouldn't let him box or practice MMA either.  

[TheRumGone]

my dad didn't let me play when i was younger. so i stuck with baseball.

 

i have bad knees, tendonitis in my elbow and neck and shoulder issues and i'm still relatively young.

 

my answer is i really don't know.

[Brooklyn Bully]

Yeah, baseball actually is an interesting one with pitchers. I think when they're young, they need to take a "Greg Maddux" approach. Learn to hit the corners, and spots. Learn how to read a batter. Don't just go up there and flame it. So many guys are getting tommy john surgery. Kerry Wood and Mark prior could've been great. I'm shocked Nolan Ryan made it. I know Little League has certain pitch count rules, and I think they aren't allowed to throw certain pitches until a certain age. But football? Nothing for the most part. Why? "They have pads on". 

[Goondal]

I would let them play flag, doubt I would let them do tackle and certainly would not early on.

[thefuzz]

No, my point is that with better padding and equipment, players are really starting to lay the wood in this era. Unlike in the leather helmet days. Now we have ALL this concussion crap going around, brain damage, the NFL enforcing new rules, and kids dying, etc. The game can really take a toll on the body.

 

As a driver you can be totally fine unless you drive like a fool or get hit. There is no wear and tear on your body. In football, sans the kicker and QB, there is.

 

Sure, your kid will probably be ok. But why chance it? I wouldn't let him box or practice MMA either.  

 

You are talking about 1 thing, the safety of your kid.

 

 

Driving is far more dangerous, especially for a 16 year old boy.  I'm not trying to compare the two, but if I'm so scared for my child's safety that I won't let him play football, I would transfer that same fear to driving.

 

 

The answer stands for me, if he want's to, he will.

[PhillyB]

false equivalency... driving is necessary to navigate socially and functionally whereas playing football is not

[CCS]

Do the right thing people, let your child choose. I always wanted to play organized football but my Dad would always refuse. He never really liked stick and ball sports so he just didn't get it, he claimed I'd end up blowing out one of my knees and being gimped up for life. I've had a love affair with the sport since like 3rd grade and I really feel like I missed out on something by  not being able to actually play. 

 

 

 

 

[Scrumtrilescent]

Day 14...he's now learning the route tree.

[hepcat]

I'd rather my kid do something they are good at and based on my genetic lineage it will not be football.  Baseball or soccer...much more likely.  

[Cam2Benji]

Is this a serious question?

 

 

If your kid wants to play football let them play!

 

My parents didn't decide for me so I want decide for my kid because it's not my choice.

 

 

I can't believe their are parents out there that want let their kids play sports.

 

 

And we wonder why kids grow up to become psychopath's, because their parents want let them enjoy their life.

 

 

C'mon parents!