Should MS Tackle Football be Allowed

By Josiah Stromberg

Middle schools football is a sport played by many MS girls and boys. It is debated whetherMS students it should playbe tackle or just flag football. Some wonder whetherl, maybe even the whole to ban the whole sport altogethersport altogether banned. Many people have different views on it. Maybe you believe that tackle should always be allowed or you might believe that it should not. There are benefits of tackle football, but just like every good thing there areis also a down sides.

The History Of Football

The founding of football being recognized as a sport goes back ages. A although it is unclear, researchunclear research suggests that football was played in Greece and in Europe. Over time, the rules and field changed until the NFL and AFL were recognized as a true sport. Nowadays football is very popular and manymost Americans watch football.  The creation of MS football football date is unclear; it is thought to have been created in the early 1900’s.

Safety Through The Ages

The first ever safety in football was longhair and simple noseguards. The first ever helmet was created in 1896 andwhich consisted of only three straps of leather. Then it evolved into close fitting leather helmets. Then Eventuallyeventually the hard helmet was introduced; it was a shell suspended by leather straps to protect its wearer from blows to the head. But that helmetthey could only do so much. The injury rate was still decently decantly high, which is why a lot of people do not like the idea of our youth playing tackle football.

Pro Argument

Tackle football is without a doubt the most popular American sport so it doesn't come as a surprise that it is highly popular with youth. It provides kids with some exercise and it is also enjoyable by kids and teens. It provides friendly competition and a place to learn teamwork and discipline. Players could also receiveIt is also a possible scholarship if they’reyou're good enough, or maybe even getgo into the NFL and make loads of money.

Con Argument

Tackle football can also sometimes be more harmful than helpful because although safety tech is highly advanced, it is still one of the most dangerous sports. because Players areyouth is constantly getting tackled and getting injured is almost inevitable. Although tackling is relatively safe for adults whose brains are fully developed, but for youth whose brains are not fully developed so they are  vulnerable to getting a concussion and getting permanent brain damage. It also is a possible distraction from school and can be a reason for failing classes.

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. It helps kids get outside and moving and a reason to get away from screens.

2. Football helps kids get some exercise

3. Tackle football is a place where kids can release their energy.

4. It also provides a place for youth to socialize and make friends.

Cons

1. It is a highly physical sport which can be really hard on youth’s bodies which are still developing

2. It is a distraction from school.

3. It is a high risk for youth to have concussion and severe brain damage.

Solutions

If you do not want to risk getting injured you could try flag football. Flag football is basically football just without tackling and with all the benefits of tackle football without the bad.