Congratulations. You have taken the first step in warning parents that perhaps living vicariously through their children in contact sports is not the thing to do (editorial, Aug. 20).
You have presented evidence that seems valid and should be listened to by everyone.
If we ban full-contact sports, exactly what would be the list?
Our version of football is the most obvious; soccer — which is popular worldwide — would have to have head gear and rule changes; and, of course, the ever-present, fan-brawling hockey, as would many other sports.
I recommend that we remove all group sports and encourage individual sports only such as bowling, pool playing, golf, etc.
This will never be supported by parents, but it must start somewhere. I congratulate you on taking that ever-so-unpopular first step.
Peter J. Blake, Auburn
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I read Peters letter as
I read Peters letter as satire. The way kids get overly protected in these days. Boy, did I grow up dangerous...but had lots of fun and were allowed to be kids. My brother always says "what doesn't kill you makes you harder".
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was this a serious letter or satire? the soccer/ hockey part was odd. team sports encourage teamwork and a sense of community, while providing a much needed outlet for children to run out some energy and socialize. sports are dangerous and accidents and injuries do occur in every physical sport from american football to track, but worse is childhood obesity and isolation. we can't protect them from everything for ever, they need to learn.
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How 'bout a spirited game of crazy eights? Old maid?
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PAPER CUTS!!!11!
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we'll take Peter! Peter Peter pumpkin eater. When Peter was in high school, he and his geek friends would go out in the woods and drink O'Doul's. His mother made him take his sister to his prom. Peter, go play with your Legos. Your mom told you not to play with her typewriter.
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to put my name on such a sissyfied letter.
You need to find a pair of pants and give all of your skirts to Goodwill.
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Peter I am going to make a guess and say you were picked last at kick ball.
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the first one nailed in dodge ball. It's sad when those who couldn't try and take it out on those who could.
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