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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is he desperate to play? Is there a specific reason he wants to do football over other spofts? I would ask him a lot of questions and have him do a lot of research on long term risk of concussion before you say yes or no. [/quote]

Friends doing it.  Perceived coolness.  He plays flag football and he is really good.[/quote]

Being good at flag doesn't at all mean he'll be good at tackle. It's going to be quite the wake up call when he takes his first hit, especially when playing with boys who've been playing tackle football for years. [/quote]

+1. They are completely different sports. Which high school will he attend? We can give you better advice on if he will even play.

My son played youth tackle.  I was hesitant but it was one of the best decisions I ever made.  It was safe and really good for him.  It taught him lessons school did not on teamwork, self confidence and he made so many friends he never would have otherwise.

BUT youth is by weight and age. HS is not.  My son, with years of tackle experience, never played in any games during his freshman year.  He went to a school where it was very popular and there were many on the team.  He stopped after 10th grade.

If your son is attending a school like this, you have little to worry about.  He ain’t play in any games.  If he’s at a school where it is less popular then you should be worried because inexperienced kids tackling at different weights is when injuries happen. [/quote]

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