coachjwb
Well-Known Member
College players we can debate about ... they're of age and if you want to make an argument that they should have a choice, I can understand that. And education is critically important of players, parents and coaches until if and when there are rules.
But kids are kids ... if there aren't rules, many kids aren't going to do the right thing, and some of their parents aren't either. You can't educate everyone successfully, and some kids are going to succumb to peer pressure, or even parental pressure to not do something because it might cost them a scholarship. I just don't think we should abandon those kids who are kids, and whose parents and/or coaches who are not responsible.
Most everyone seems to agree here that they should be worn ... I just don't buy the argument that kids should be able to make a choice on the subject of safety. I for one hope that the various sanctioning bodies do what they should be doing, and not have the government get involved.
But kids are kids ... if there aren't rules, many kids aren't going to do the right thing, and some of their parents aren't either. You can't educate everyone successfully, and some kids are going to succumb to peer pressure, or even parental pressure to not do something because it might cost them a scholarship. I just don't think we should abandon those kids who are kids, and whose parents and/or coaches who are not responsible.
Most everyone seems to agree here that they should be worn ... I just don't buy the argument that kids should be able to make a choice on the subject of safety. I for one hope that the various sanctioning bodies do what they should be doing, and not have the government get involved.