Why do liberals want to get rid of youth football?

Said the anonymous coward

Why do conservatives want to keep youth football?

Because no kid whose body is still developing shoould be subjected to the trauma entailed in the sport. Especially since most of the kid's teams are coached by people who really don't know how to teach proper blocking techniques. Non-contact flag football is a whole lot better sport for youngsters.

selfish reasons

What is a concussion?

A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to either the head or the body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. A concussion changes how the brain normally functions. Concussions can have serious and long-term health effects, and even a seemingly mild 'ding' or a bump on the head can be serious. Signs and symptoms of a concussion include headache, nausea, fatigue, confusion or memory problems, sleep disturbances, or mood changes; symptoms are typically noticed right after the injury, but some might not be recognized until days or weeks later.

How many sports related concussions occur each year?

An estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions occur in the United States each year. Between 2001-2005, children and youth ages 5-18 years old accounted for 2.4 million sports-related emergency department (ED) visits annually, of which 6% (135,000) involved a concussion.

In what sports are concussions most often reported?

In organized high school sports, concussions occur more often in competitive sports, with football accounting for more than 60% of concussions. For males, the leading cause of high school sports concussion is football; for females the leading cause of high school sports concussion is soccer.

Among children and youth ages 5-18 years old, the five leading sports or recreational activities which account for concussions include: bicycling, football, basketball, playground activities, and soccer.

What is known about sports concussion risk and recovery?

High school athletes' recovery times for a sports concussion are longer than college athletes' recovery times. High school athletes who sustain a concussion are three times more likely to sustain a second concussion. Lack of proper diagnosis and management of a concussion may result in serious long-term consequences, or risk of coma or death.

What should you do if you think you or your child has had a concussion?

Seek medical attention right away. A healthcare professional will be able to decide when it is safe to return to sports.

Do not return to play with a known or suspected concussion until evaluated and given permission by an appropriate health care professional. Second concussions that occur before you have recovered can be very serious.

Tell your coach or child's coach about any recent concussions.

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maybe theyre afraid the kids will get hurt playing it

They're not called "liberals"; they're called "parents."

Youth football is thriving in Europe. Oh sorry, yanks call it soccer.

Because responsible parents don't want to see their children suffer permanent brain damage

No.