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senco78
not that football is superior...
the contradiction of baseball being ok but other sports not.
I dont argue I love football and would like him to play....

but theres just as much chance of freak accidents in other sports, and also everyday living
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There ISN'T just as much chance of freak accidents in other sports as there is chance that he gets seriously injured in football, or your doctor wouldn't be telling you specifically to stay away from football.

The occasional hit by pitch or collision IS NOT the same as a sport where every single play has contact.

You are wearing blinders on this one.
 
senco78
http://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/now/?p=193

The following percentages of athletes ages 5 to 14 have been injured playing their respective sports:

– 28% of football players
– 25% of baseball players
– 22% of soccer players
– 15% of basketball players
– 12% of softball players

looks like baseball is the 2nd most dangerous sport?
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depends what constitutes an 'injury' in this study and exactly what injuries they're talking about.

senco, what precautions do y'all take now when he's playing with his little pod'ners in the backyard or at the park? has he started to ask why he goes to the doctor so often?

it's very natural that you want your kid to excel in sports, specifically football since i'm assuming that is just among your favorite sports if not the favorite. but let the kid help you with this decision. at some point in the next few years, he's probably going to ask you about playing football. he'll still be too young at 7-8-9 to really grasp how fragile life can be for everyone, but i'm betting that once he starts to think about playing football, he'll be old enough to understand how dangerous it might be for him. let him help you make this decision for him then.
 
senco78
http://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/now/?p=193

The following percentages of athletes ages 5 to 14 have been injured playing their respective sports:

– 28% of football players
– 25% of baseball players
– 22% of soccer players
– 15% of basketball players
– 12% of softball players

looks like baseball is the 2nd most dangerous sport?
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What's the most common injury in baseball, hamstring, knee?

Your whole defense is based on the fact that your young son is allowed to play baseball, which is allegedly only slightly less dangerous than the sport you really want him to play.

It's just a stupid fucking sport, not a life.
 
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/solitarykidney/
Avoiding Injury
Some doctors may advise patients with a solitary kidney to avoid contact sports like boxing, football, and hockey. One study indicated that motor vehicle collisions and bike riding accidents were more likely than sports injuries to seriously damage the kidneys. In recent years, athletes with a single working kidney have participated in sports competition at the highest levels. Having a solitary kidney should not automatically disqualify you from sports participation. Children should be encouraged to engage in some form of physical activity, even if contact sports are ruled out. Protective gear such as padded vests worn under a uniform can make limited contact sports like basketball or soccer safe. Doctors, parents, and patients should consider the risks of any activity and decide whether the benefits outweigh those risks.
 
senco78
http://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/now/?p=193

The following percentages of athletes ages 5 to 14 have been injured playing their respective sports:

– 28% of football players
– 25% of baseball players
– 22% of soccer players
– 15% of basketball players
– 12% of softball players

looks like baseball is the 2nd most dangerous sport?
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But your doctor is talking specifically about the risks to your child's kidney.

I'm allergic to kiwis. Showing me stats on how kiwis aren't as dangerous as pineapples (sharp) or peaches (pit = choking hazard) is pretty irrelevant to me, specifically.
 
senco78
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/solitarykidney/
Avoiding Injury
Some doctors may advise patients with a solitary kidney to avoid contact sports like boxing, football, and hockey. One study indicated that motor vehicle collisions and bike riding accidents were more likely than sports injuries to seriously damage the kidneys. In recent years, athletes with a single working kidney have participated in sports competition at the highest levels. Having a solitary kidney should not automatically disqualify you from sports participation. Children should be encouraged to engage in some form of physical activity, even if contact sports are ruled out. Protective gear such as padded vests worn under a uniform can make limited contact sports like basketball or soccer safe. Doctors, parents, and patients should consider the risks of any activity and decide whether the benefits outweigh those risks.
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You basically just proved all of our points: That he should play something OTHER than football.
 
We're obviously just running in circles so I'll close with this:

If you want to go against your doctor's advice and want your son to play football, and believe that the rewards outweigh the risks, fine. But don't try to rationalize it by saying "it's the same as baseball or random life accidents". It simply isn't.
 
Bay Bud
depends what constitutes an 'injury' in this study and exactly what injuries they're talking about.

senco, what precautions do y'all take now when he's playing with his little pod'ners in the backyard or at the park? has he started to ask why he goes to the doctor so often?

it's very natural that you want your kid to excel in sports, specifically football since i'm assuming that is just among your favorite sports if not the favorite. but let the kid help you with this decision. at some point in the next few years, he's probably going to ask you about playing football. he'll still be too young at 7-8-9 to really grasp how fragile life can be for everyone, but i'm betting that once he starts to think about playing football, he'll be old enough to understand how dangerous it might be for him. let him help you make this decision for him then.
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none, doc hasnt recommended him not jumping on trampoline or ruff housing with his bro, riding bikes, skatboarding etc..
I understand the docs recomendation about football... but saying he shouldnt play basketball either while playing baseball is alright is what confuses me. IMO basketball should be just as safe as baseball.
no, I'm not gonna force him to play anything he doesnt want to, but at this time I'm also not gonna tell him he cant play what he wants.
 
Vegas Dave
We're obviously just running in circles so I'll close with this:

If you want to go against your doctor's advice and want your son to play football, and believe that the rewards outweigh the risks, fine. But don't try to rationalize it by saying "it's the same as baseball or random life accidents". It simply isn't.
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thanks for particpating:shakeit:
never said it was the same as baseball. just said theres also risk w/ baseball along with things kids do everyday.
 
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