In a series that started yesterday, ESPN will present:
a weeklong, cross-platform series, "Football at a Crossroads." "Outside the Lines," "SportsCenter," ESPN.com, Grantland and ESPN The Magazine examine health issues surrounding football at all levels of the sport, from youth football, high school and college football, through semipro and professional football.
Tuesday's focus will be on youth and high school football but yesterday's "Outside the Lines" had information on a survey of interest to parents.
From ESPN:
About 57 percent of parents in an online public opinion survey of more than 1,000 people conducted by ESPN Research and the Global Strategy Group in early August said that recent stories about the increase in concussions in football have made them less likely to allow their sons to play in youth leagues.
The survey asked several questions about people's perception of injuries, specifically concussions, in the NFL, and how those opinions trickled down through all levels of the sport. Special emphasis was given to parents of boys younger than 15. About two-thirds of parents said concussions are a serious issue in youth football.
And:
MINIMUM AGE FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL
An ESPN survey asked respondents: In your opinion, what should the minimum age requirement be for kids to play full contact football?
|
Age |
Total |
Parents |
NFL fans |
Non-NFL fans |
|
5-9 |
14% |
20% |
25% |
10% |
|
10-12 |
36% |
41% |
44% |
33% |
|
13-15 |
30% |
24% |
22% |
28% |
|
16-18 |
20% |
15% |
8% |
29% |
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