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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My boy had his fourth confirmed concussion today.  Two from US sports, two others from random accidents when he was younger.

I'm a parent that went to public school in the late 80's.  Our coaches always told us, "you just got your bell rung, get back out there".  it was never an issue when I was a young kid.  I just accepted the fact that you had to play when you were hurt.

As I previously mentioned, I was diagnosed with 7 concussions back in the day.  I'm sure I had others back then that were not diagnosed.  If you were not unconscious, just play on.

I am in my mid 50's and my memory is declining.  I can't say its from CTE or for other reasons.  Nevertheless, I can't believe that I am having these mental health issues at a relatively young age.

I ABSOLUTELY believe in sports for kids.  I think everyone, boys and girls, should be required to play sports.

Having said all that, take care of your kids.  You don't have to have your kids brain corrupted by injury. [/quote]

Here's the ongoing DCUM sports thread related to this.  Most of the current research suggests that the repetitive sub-concussive blows may also play a prominent role in compromised long term brain health and CTE:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1111390.page

Wishing you and your son well.[/quote]

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