Football helps kids stay in shape and to be healthy, according to the center of disease control and prevention state “ childhood obesity remains one of the biggest problem facing the country, with more than one-third of kids overweight or obese” on the contrary kids who play football are “27% were less likely to be overweight.”
Kids who participate in football learn life lessons. Football helps kids stay focus in school, data suggests that “Involvement in team sport is associated with higher high school graduation rates.” which shows how football can also help kids focus on their education but at the same time teach them life lesson such as sportsmanship.
Participating in football helps kids stay out of trouble and helps them to make new
42 percent polled say it is appropriate for children to begin playing tackle football younger than age 14. Parents are starting to hold their kids out of football and other sports which is keeping them from learning the game and learning social skills early in life. Youth sports have been a part of many kids’ lives for as long as the sports have existed. Youth sports keep kids active and helps them get out of the house. Youth sports help kids develop social skills at a young age and they gain a better understanding of the game. As a result, youth sports are important parts in kids’ lives because they help kids develop social skills and they help them get a better understanding of the game, even though there are some safety issues.
The essay that I have read in class emphasis about how dangerous of a sport football can be too high school students, to college students, and to professional N.F.L players. I have read multiple articles explaining to us how harmful playing football can be. Reading this article's made me think if playing football in high school and in colleges is fine. In my opinion, I do not think students should play football in high school because they have a higher risk of getting hurt. Above all, football is that that harmful to college and professional NFL players as it is too high school students. On the other hand, it is but since they've been playing for a long time they're used to it more than a regular high school student. When it comes to young boys playing football in high school, it could be a little more dangerous. Meaning that since most of the kids in high school are still between the ages of 15 through 18 their brains are still not fully developed. There are three reasons on why I don't think that high school students should not play football. My reasons would have to be because their brains are still not fully developed, they could get hurt and perhaps die, and because students don't have the right equipment to be playing.
President Obama says “I’m a big football fan, but I have to tell you, if I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.” Naturally, every parent thinks long and hard before letting their child play a sport as hardcore as football. This sport is all over the news, and people everywhere are so caught up in it. I do realize that football is very encouraging and rewarding, but I’m not sure if people realize the dangers that this sport brings to the table. While football has some benefits, it is more harmful than helpful because of the physical and emotional health effects.
Parents should let their children play football because it keep you active and healthy. ¨Work ethic helps player improve their skill level and learn the plays.¨ It help you in school cause it makes you think better about your work. ¨Start nature of the game helps to build long-term fitness and burn fat.¨ "Men who participated in varsity-level high school sports on an average of 60 years earlier appeared to demonstrate higher levels of
Finally, high school students that play sport are more involved in engagement to the community. “Notional Youth Survey of civil engagement show that sport participants, compared to those who do not participate in sport, are more likely to register to vote ( 66 percent versus 44 percent) (41 percent versus 27 percent)” (Ripley, 36). They also participate in more community service, and fundraise. For example, when something happen in the community they live they are the first to voluntary to help. When I was in high school the football team always sale tickets to raise money for help people in need. Young players are better able to gain emotional control, and all social skills that can contribute to a better community.
Will football continue to be the top rated sport in America? While many Americans love to spend their weekends watching football, some are beginning to turn away from the sport. These are the Americans who are beginning to feel the sport may be too dangerous to play. Football is a very high in contact sport, it would be foolish to believe you would not get hurt at least a little while playing. Although there is the possibility of injury, the benefits surely outweigh the tough times. Football teaches students many lessons in life.Though some may disagree, football is actually benefiting students.
Children acquire character growing up when playing football. Children are taught teamwork when playing football. The kids matriculate that they will be able to succeed much easier when they learn to rely and have faith in each other. Football teaches individuals self-discipline. The children learn that if they do not work hard and play hard, it affects the whole team. Kids can learn a sense of leadership from football. When playing, children can take lead of their team to take to the next level. Children learn important values that can be implemented into their life.
There are many benefits of playing football some of them is that it helps with one’s mental health in many ways. Another reason is that it helps with one’s work ethic, and the final reason is that it helps one stay in shape and physically fit.
First of all, it helps the kids who lack social skills, or was too shy to try to make friends. In fact, it is very easy to make friends in football because there is always someone around. In addition, people become a family in football because they pray, play, protect, get dressed, ride the bus to the games together, and eat together. Although, my first year of football was tough, but I made a lot of friends in the process of learning football. Plus, most of the friends I made in my first year of football are still my friends now. After all, having a family, and friends is an awesome feeling.
Children can do better in school when they are participating in sports. Kids that play sports are more fond to better discipline and better grades in school. Some kids that receive scholarships
Second, more and more kids are getting hurt in schools sports, In the video Report pressure on teen athletes soar says “ Youth’s football players concussion has tripled this year.” Some kids are not full grown which risk the chance of getting injured. The Article, High School, college football comes with Risk says “ High school athletes are less physically mature and have less muscle mass than collegiate athletes. For instance. They also have incomplete growth plates, meaning their bones are still developing. Inexperienced athlete techniques can also exacerbate their risk of injury, Comstock
American football is one of the most physical sports on this planet. It requires a wide range of skills, including toughness, speed, endurance, strength, and explosive power. While many American say that football is just a game and it is too dangerous and not worth the risk of potentially injuring yourself, others may think differently. I say football has had an impacted a large number of Americans in a positive way across the United States including myself. Whether that be watching an intense nail biting college or professional game or playing in a game with the pads on and all eyes on you. I consider football to be one of the most beneficial activities you can be a part of. Not only does it teach students life
Enjoyment in sports is a big key for kids. When kids grow up, they will need to be sociable in jobs they will have. Football is the ultimate team sport, with eleven players playing on each team at the same time. This type of team sport requires kids to be sociable and to be able to communicate.
From some point of views, football seems like a meaningless sport where a bunch of idiotic brutes try to see who can hit the hardest. But behind all of that, football can teach very good personality traits and characteristics. The coaches aren’t always just about winning, most would rather teach their players right from wrong and how they should live their lives and want them to always do the right thing. They teach discipline, hard work, and
Espn survey asked about the positive effects of playing sports has on their children and the results were, physical health 88%, giving children something to do 83%, teaching discipline and dedication 81%, teaching how to get along with others 78%.(“Bruce Kelly”) These are mind blowing percentages that show that sports are helping kids in so many categories. Based on these numbers, the message is obviously getting across that organized sports are keeping kids out of trouble and teaching them everyday lessons. Therefore, teenagers and adults that participate in organized youth sports as children benefit from them because it encourages a healthy lifestyle, better communication skills, and future occupational skills.