[Bigg Red]

I raised 4 sons, and I always understood that rough-housing is important in a boy’s development. Encouraged them to climb trees, skateboard, and play any sports that interested them — soccer, lacrosse, baseball, basketball, but I drew the line at football when they were young.

My eldest boy wanted to play, but I made him wait until high school. Of course, at that point, he was nowhere near the level of the boys who had been playing since 1st grade, so he was a bench warmer in 9th grade, and then he was over it. All part of my plan....

[piytar]

More and more parents are doing that kind of thing. One of my best friends would not let his kids play football. Instead they played hoops and soccer. One is now being recruited to play pro soccer in Europe. We're talking $$$$$. The kid is 7'4" and about 230 lbs. all muscle. (I'm 6'4" -- not use to having to look up to see someone's face.)

BTW, something a lot of people don't know: Soccer has almost as many concussions as football. Also, cheerleading is by far the most dangerous sport for women.