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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can get a concussion playing any sport but clearly some sports are much more of a risk.  I would have no trouble letting my DC run if they've had several concussions because its very unlikely to happen during running and the benefits far outweigh the risks.[/quote]

I understand your viewpoint for your specific child, but it is different for a child that is passionate for a sport, plays at the varsity level in 8th grade and will more than likely play in college and possibly beyond.

Do you have a child like that? Do you understand what that entails?[/quote]

I have children who are like that in music and performing arts.  They are extremely talented. They would love to start professional careers right NOW. The answer is "No." I don't need a Justin Bieber/Lindsey Lohan/Britney Spears on my hands in 10 years.

Grow up. Be a fucking parent. Say "no."[/quote]

So you have actually taken away their instruments so they can have more screen time and/or go out and play with kids to have a more normal childhood? How long did you take their instrument away?[/quote]

You don't take it away. You balance it. They have to be involved in other things. They can't pursue their interest to the point of self-harm. [/quote]

I think that is very different than saying to your child that loves his instrucment that you are NOT allowed to play for 8 weeks. Period. There is a psychology behind this that is well documented. Pretending it is not hard or being a hard ass is the way to deal with it are not constructive.

Kids use music, arts and sports as an outlet, when that outlet is taken away there are other issues. Could your child just stop playing today, with no notice and just never pick it up again, forced by a doctor. Dont worry you can draw instead. I doubt it. Being a hard ass is not being a parent, navigating carefully is being a parent.[/quote]

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