<p>So many boys are caught up in the mystique of playing high school football or basketball. Popularity, scholarships… </p>
<p>While I don’t necessarily think hsmomstef should prohibit her 7th grader from playing football, if I were her, I would do as much as I could to help him develop an interest in a life-time sport, such as running, tennis, golf, swimming and discourage sports that are caught up in the craziness associated with high school athletics. He already does will with the shotput and that’s a plus. </p>
<p>Also, kids think that they will stay strong and healthy forever. They don’t see the middle aged crippled men who have had their knees replaced and their backs injured. Parents need to guide their kids to make good choices about their futures. Unfortunately, many parents have bought in to the high school football/basketball craze, living vicariously thru their offspring!</p>