It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Author and journalist Steve Coll talks about the complicated relationship between the U.S. government and Saddam Hussein, and how events in 1979 shaped future events like the Sept. 11 attacks and the Iraq...
Post Argument Now Debate Details +
Arguments
  Considerate: 92%  
  Substantial: 87%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 95%  
  Sentiment: Neutral  
  Avg. Grade Level: 7.78  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 93%  
  Learn More About Debra
I'd have to ask for some sort of research or study that concludes with any certainty that kids who play contact sports are at no greater risk of sustaining a life changing injury as other kids who don't play contact sports. I think the concern is having a child who can't make the best decisions for themselves (Because they're children) deciding to play football, sustains a major injury and by the time they're 18...they wish they hadn't been allowed to do such a thing as the results adversely affect their life to that day. The studies and research done that suggests that it's not a good idea to let children play football is widely available. I don't think personal experience should be used to discredit scientific research and data.
I don't personally think kids should be allowed to play football before 17. I think it's fine to practice, train and exercise for the game but letting kids run full force into each other is NOT a good idea.
http://time.com/4948320/football-brain-damage-consussions-study/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2017/09/19/study-links-youth-football-greater-risk-later-health-problems/UF3vWIAraotnJnbU8o8TDP/story.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/19/sports/football/tackle-football-brain-youth.html
http://orthokids.org/Sports-Injury-Prevention/Football-Injuries
"There's going to be a special place in Hell for people who spread lies through the veil of logical fallacies disguised as rational argument".
"Oh, you don't like my sarcasm? Well I don't much appreciate your stup!d".
  Considerate: 96%  
  Substantial: 99%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 96%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 9.2  
  Sources: 4  
  Relevant (Beta): 31%  
  Learn More About Debra