Should kids be allowed to play high-contact or high-impact sports? This is an argument that has been discussed by many people, some argue that kids should be allowed to play high-contact sports because sports are good for childrens health but others say that it is dangerous for kids to play high-contact sports as it risks their childs safety from concussions and other injuries. Personally I think that sports with high-impact and high-contact shouldnt be allowed for little kids, high-contact sports like American Football and Martial arts shouldnt be an option for kids instead they should have a different version of it, a safer, less rough version of that sport. If or when your child gets a concussion it could be a very big deal as what researchers say, "just one concussion that brings him to the hospital, that child is more likely to die before the age of 42, especially through violent means; he has a two to four times increased risk of committing suicide as an adult; and is about two to four times more likely to suffer a major psychiatric illness as an adult" paragraph 27 passage 2 and with all this why would you send your child to a high-contact sport knowing that the chances of for concussions and other injuries are extremely high. …show more content…
Many people suffer from obesity and other physical health problems and all that sitting around does is contribute to those same problems as the test, it says. "The number of handheld screens, gaming systems, and virtual reality platforms nearly equals the number of sports available to kids today." Too much screen time and lack of physical activity and exercise have contributed to our global obesity problem." and it also says "Participation in contact sports can help to promote health and wellness in our children and youths at an early
especially if it was something that was caused by a sport, such as football. “Don’t Let Kids Play Football” is an article that is warning parents and children about the dangers of playing high contact sports. In the article published in The New York Times, Dr. Bennet Omalu, a physician who diagnosed CTE shares research that shows the long term effects of high impact sports and discusses the possibilities of brain damage. ”Don’t Let Kids Play Football” is rhetorically persuasive because Dr. Omalu
Playing football is dangerous in many ways. Many people may have been told the story of Toran Maronic. He is a junior in high school at Bear River, he was injured in a non- football football camp. He ran into a bystander, the guy was standing too close to the sideline. Torana was diving for a touchdown pass when he ran into 2 men and suffered greatly. Torana suffered from a diffusion axonal injury. A very little percentage of people who have a diffusion axonal injury ever walk or even live after
Although football comes with many risks and dangers, I strongly believe that kids and teens should be allowed to play football because it promotes leadership, teamwork, and requires significant amounts of exercise and cardiovascular activity, and other contact sports are just as dangerous. Many of the leaders and team players of today are built from the foundation of a young football player. Football turns young kids into great leaders and teammates. In an article on time.com Jon Butler, the executive
hits to the head in contact sports like football place athletes at high risk of permanent brain damage, yet parents still let their children play football. Parents should not allow their children to play football because their brain is not yet fully developed;
Do you know anyone who’s ever been injured in hockey? Ice hockey? Ice hockey/hockey is a contact sport usually played in an ice rink. Two teams of skaters use hockey sticks to score a rubber puck into their opponent's’ goal. Teams usually have 6 players, one goalie and five skaters. Since playing hockey causes concussions, bodily injuries, and brain damage, youth must not be allowed to play the sport. Hockey players are at risk of severe physical injuries. The article “Ice hockey is Dangerous” by
coverage and publicity revolving around concussions has caused many to question whether it is safe for children to participate in contact sports. However, it is beneficial that more attention is being paid toward this subject matter as more research is now being done to improve safety for all participants. Kids should not be prevented from participating in contact sports because of the life lessons that that can be obtained and because of the increased priority that that has been placed on medical
Clinic Staff.). A concussion occurs with a jolt or blow to the head, the brain is bounced around and may make contact with the hard skull. Essentially causing a bruise on the brain. This "bouncing around" can cause an alteration in the chemicals or neurotransmitters (chemicals that are used to relay messages to other cells). Many people do not realize while they enjoy watching competitive sports, this is one of the most common places for a concussion to occur. Many years ago, concussions weren’t recognized
encephalopathy (CTE), many believe football is too dangerous, and rules need to change. Those on the other side of the argument believe football players know the risks and thus should be allowed to play. Today, I will discuss why I believe that football is a game with risks, but football should be allowed to continue in high school. So, what is a concussion? The article at concussionfoundation.org states that “Concussions are an invisible injury, but the consequences are real. Rapid acceleration or
It 's been outrageous , how many kids get injured per year playing youth sports for school and organizations. The youth who play sports receive plenty medical attention throughout the year due to injuries cause from actions made occuring in games. Health plays a big part in sports because if your are are not healthy many things can go wrong with the body including dehydration, heart problems , and muscle spasm. Playing a sport can be very hard to juggle with school and also getting talked down by
in our modern world, the issue of whether or not children should play competitive sports has been heavily battled on and has sparked two greatly divided sides. One side supporting the continuation of competitive youth sports, the other proposing the end of the rigorous activities. This paper will be supporting the proposition of removing children from contact sports, in hopes of securing their safety. One of the issues of playing sports at a young age, is the chance that profanity, and inappropriate
Since 1958, American Football has been growing, in both popularity and as a sport, to become a dominant force in the country. As a result, more and more families are allowing their kids to play the game in leagues across the country and are not concerned with concussions. Even though people who defend the game will say the science is not yet definitive, tackle football should be banned for kids under the age of fifteen because concussion injuries are on the rise among the youth and the coaches are
The sport of hockey has been around for over 200 years. Hockey is unlike any other sport because the regulated rules allow much more physicality and contact. Many people would argue that hockey is too physical and it is only a matter of time before it becomes fatal. When hockey players begin playing the sport they are pushing by their parents to achieve greatness. I believe that hockey is one of the best sports in the world and being physical is a part of the sports. I also believe that hockey parents
experience fear of their child playing sports due to the possible injuries a young athlete is susceptible to. ‘’Groups say they 're concerned because each year more than 60,000 high school athletes sustain a concussion. It 's an injury that temporarily affects brain function, though it may or may not cause a person to lose consciousness.’’ This statistic was generated by a group of doctors that specialize in concussion research. The increase of concussions in sports have a profound effect on athletes
Should Sports Leagues do More to Prevent Concussions and Other Sports Injuries? As a kid, I wanted to try all types of sports. I played soccer, swimming, Basketball, and Flag Football, and after I did little league Flag football, I wanted to try the real thing. One of the sports with the highest amount of concussions and other injuries is Football, and that is why my parents never let me play it, as a kid, even though I wanted to. Today, I thank my parents for not letting get into football
bring their harm to light – we evolved. As we gained the knowledge necessary to identify links between harm and its cause, we changed and improved. However, we seem to have encountered some evolutionary stagnation when it comes to the link between sports and the head trauma with which they are attached. Why have we not taken every step necessary to inhibit the rampant effects of this disease? At least, the nation has begun to take notice of CTE, its poignant effects, and just how easily it can occur