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Should Kids Play Tackle Football? A Concussion Expert Has Thoughts

Should Kids Play Tackle Football? A Concussion Expert Has Thoughts

Update: 2024-09-05
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Would you let your kid play in traffic? Co-Founder and CEO of Boston’s Concussion Legacy Foundation Chris Nowinski has some tough questions for parents who sign their kids up for tackle football while their brains are still in vulnerable stages of development. Chris is a neuroscientist who played football at Harvard and wrestled in the WWE. He's had uncountable concussions and the terrible symptoms that go along with repeated hits to the head. Shirley has a dilemma about whether or not to let her 11-year-old son play tackle football and Chris gives his honest advice. Email us at saymore@globe.com.

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Should Kids Play Tackle Football? A Concussion Expert Has Thoughts

Should Kids Play Tackle Football? A Concussion Expert Has Thoughts