High schools and other organizations are gearing up for Spring Football practice and recruiting will be very aggressive.
Boys love football and relish the physical contact. Kids and teens do not have the judgment to recognize the dangers to their brains, neck, and limbs. But no one can play any sport without parental permission. Kids put pressure on parents to sign consent form.
Conscientious parents will spend time to see what safety practices are being followed, risk of injury, and injury record before signing. Parents who value long-term safety will guide kids to other sports like baseball, basketball, swimming, or track. Those sports teach team spirit, discipline, and athletic skills, just like football, but without the level of risk.