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If any of my kids took a hit in any sport and showed concussion symptoms, they would be seeing a doctor before playing again. I think sports are important but I'm not naive, none of my kids are future pros.
The 10-year old soccer story does illustrate a good point - concussions aren't just football. The NFL is by far our nation's most popular sport, and are therefore the easiest target. But there are ample opportunities to get concussions playing any sport. I recall reading an article several years ago that stated the highest rate of concussions was in girls soccer, but the total number was lower due to the limited number of total players.
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