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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before OP goes worrying about the kid's high school and college career, let's recall she's 8. She will be heading nothing. The greatest danger to her is a collision with another 55 lb girl.

Just let her play; you can worry about concussions when they actually become a threat. [b]IF she even likes the sport[/b].[/quote]

OK.  Let assume that she plays today and six years later, at the age of 14+, she still loves playing soccer.  What will you do, tell her not to play?[/quote]

Perhaps you just worry about your kid and I'll worry about mine. [/quote]

I think it was formed as a question.  You don't have to be an a__ h__e about it.

I guess the question has to do with let say I have an 8 years old and I let her play soccer now.  She does not have to be good but she loves playing soccer.  Fast forward when she is 14+ and she loves playing soccer, I don't think it will fair to ask her to stop doing something she really loves and enjoy.  It has nothing to do with being good.  Once you're past 14+, heading the ball is part of the game and so is "rough" play.  It is a hard decision no doubt.[/quote]

No, for me and my family it has not been a hard decision.

You are concerned about the possible affects of CTE. If that is your bogey man so be it. Don't have your kid play soccer. Play tennis, golf, track, etc. My only advice to you is to simply avoid contact sports overall. There is risk in basketball, hockey, lacrosse, field hockey, softball etc.  [/quote]

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