Why Is Football Too Dangerous

Jeff sits there. A hundred cameras staring in his face, as he smiles and awaits to sign his acceptance papers from Oregon. A million memories race through his mind. From the first time he stepped on a field, he loved the game of football. He has practiced every afternoon since day one. He has pushed himself through the injuries even when everyone said football was too dangerous. His family, friends and coaches smile as he signs his name. “Done!” Jeff said, “I am officially a Duck.”
Football is a great sport. Parents tend to worry about their child getting hurt, but if you think about it a child can get hurt in any sport. “To the kids, though, the game is about fun, friendships and camaraderie. It’s about achieving success or learning from failure then lining right back up to try again” ("3 Ways Your Child…”). Being a boy and watching NFL inspires them. Makes them want to be a professional player one day, it lets them dream and dream big.
Kids can get hurt from just walking outside and falling. If a child wants to play this sport then why not let them. “Younger football players' brains and bodies are not fully developed, they are more vulnerable to injuries, mainly to their brains” ("Pro and Con…”). Is football too dangerous for children to play?
Football is important to student athlete because it builds loyalty to teammates. Teammates learn to depend on each other and to be respectful to one another. With no respect and no loyalty, it's hard to work together as a team. “Teamwork and unselfishness create the backbone of a great team, without them a team cannot realistically compete” ("Coaching"). Playing high school football gives each and every athlete the opportunity to perform