I'm terrified to let my son play tackle football. But he loves the game, so I signed him up for flag football as a compromise.

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I have always feared the idea of my son playing tackle football. I've just heard about too many young men getting hurt playing the sport, and I've also never been a fan of the violence. I hoped he wouldn't be drawn to the sport so it wouldn't be an issue, but a few factors have led to his love of the game.