article for parents of student athletes

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@hsmomstef

My son really seems to enjoy the team aspect, the competitiveness and actually doing something physical. So far the only sport he really does well in (consistently placing first at meets) is the shotput in track. He is a big kid (7th grade, 5’8" and 160#) but we won’t allow him to play football – I have just seen too much damage later in life from kids who played football (even if they only playing in high school).

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<p>I don’t mean this as a judgment on your parenting decisions by any means, but don’t you think that is a bit extreme, particularly if your S shows the desire and aptitude to play football? I would think that he is entitled to some say in his extracurriculars as he becomes older.</p>