Should parents let their kid play American football?

How to balance the benefits of organized sports against the risk of the gridiron. read more

We should at least wait for our children to grow up, be provided with the information and education on the risk of play, and let them make their own decisions. No adult, not a parent or a coach, should be allowed to make this potentially life-altering decision for a child. read more

Dean Zilbeman has played flag football for six years, but his mom, Dyan Hes, won’t let him graduate to the more dangerous tackle form of the sport. Zandy Mangold Dean Zilbeman, a 12-year-old from Murray Hill who grew up worshiping the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson, has always dreamed of playing football. read more