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- follow this link to a New York Times article on the dangers of young people playing football: . http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/sports/football/would-i-let-my-son-play-football.html.
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- agrees/disagrees with something that is being said in the article (reference at least one passage)
- makes a personal connection to your life and experiences (reference at least one passage)
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I agree with how the author tries not to 100 percent only represent his side of the argument. At the end he talks about how football is good for some people and it can be worth the risk, which I think is good because people have so many different opinions and no single viewpoint is necessarily right.
ReplyDeleteI kind of agree with Scott's dad and maybe not start the kids so young in football because there's always that chance of getting hurt. But I also think that they should let them play because most of these kids aren't going to be playing football for the rest of their lives.
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ReplyDeleteFootball is a great sport and I love to play it. Like the article says it does teach you a lot about team work and thoughing things out. I feel as though that when kids get head injuries at the high school level they take really good care of them although I myself have never gotten one (knock on wood). I also feel that something else to consider is that a large majority of kids won't play in the NFL or even college so that's really only 8 seasons of football. So yes I'd let my kid play football
ReplyDeleteI think that if a kid wants to play football, they should be able to play football. But if I was a parent I would be a little concerned about kids getting injured real bad witch is probably going to happen. But if a kid wants to play I say let them play.
ReplyDeleteIt seems as though Scott Fujita had a strong passion for football but also a strong love for his children, and knowing all the ailments that come with the game can make anyone apprehensive. I think that if someone has a certain zest about something, then it would be worth the risk. As Scott Fujita points out, there are lessons to learn from playing football, like toughness, battling through adversity, and teamwork, but you could easily learn those some other way
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to say stay away from the careers that are dangerous. They pick on football and how it can destroy your body but in the end, they are getting paid ridiculously large amounts of money by playing/ doing something they love. A lot of other careers cause injures like football. You don't think that somebody who landscapes and picks up rocks all day regrets the fact that he had to retire at age forty because his back or knees were blown out.
ReplyDeleteI agree when he said that football worked for others doesn't mean it work for everyone just like I'm bad at English but I good with math.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the author, mainly cause he says football isn't for everybody, it's a choice that you should think about carefully before making a final decision, because you have to weigh that this is the only chance for your son to play, you don't want to take away any of his options.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Scott. I think with any sport there is obviously a chance of getting hurt, football may have high risk. But if it's the sport you loved to play all your life and now your son is asking to play, you shouldn't take his opportunity away from him. Yes the chances are vary high to get hurt but falling in love with the game is worth a broken arm and more.
ReplyDeleteI agree with his statement that football isn't for everybody. I have a lot of friends that play football and they love it. I think they get to choose on wether or not they want to play. It's hard work and you have to be dedicated to play, but everyone I know loves it. It gives them something to do after school rather than go home and play Grand Theft Auto V. This guy is bashing football but yet he's sitting on millions of dollars.. I say let kids playas sport if they are passionate enough.I agree with Adams comment. Knock on wood as well
ReplyDeleteI agree with what he says about football: "I hate to say it, but no “Heads Up” campaign or the threat of a penalty or a fine will reduce football’s inherent violence." I think that making up all of these rules, to make a violent sport "safe" doesn't work out in the end. It's not like anyone was forced to play the game, so it is your choice if you play or not. If you choose to play then you should accept the fact that you might get injured, and you just have to make peace with that fact.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Scott on the point that it is completely your choice if you want your child to play football. Parents know their children better and they would know if they are developed enough to play this rough sport. Every sport can be hard on your body, so it is a personal choice if you want your child play a risky sport.
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