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Just be careful, watch closely, and use good equipment.

The point about obesity is an important one and should be part of the larger discussion.  [b]That said, I don't think you're acknowledging what current research is showing-- that the danger is not just from a real, detectable concussion or series of concussions, but from the accumulative damage of constant, small hits.  Doctors have dectected brain damage in players that are younger and younger, without any history of actual concussions. [/b] I think this is the truly scary issue, especially for parents contemplating their child's participation in the game.  (And hey, I'm from a Big 10 school.  I love football.)

A bigger problem is childhood obesity.  All the folks who are afraid of sports are leading their kids to a lifetime of inactivity.  [/quote]

This pp is correct.  This is what the research is showing.  It's also why I wish heading the ball would be phased out of soccer, because practicing headers also causes consistent smaller hits.  Both are hard on the knees and ACL.  My kids are soccer fanatics, both girl and boy play on elite travel teams.  I am not sure what to do.  Our girls league says they are aware of the knee risk and are teaching players to stay low to the ground.  No one wants to talk about head injury.[/quote]

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