Explain Why Dangerous Sports Should Not Be Banned

The first reason that dangerous sports should not be banned is that new technology is coming out to make the sport less dangerous. According to Newamerica.org “Technology ranging from high tech helmets, mobile virtual players, training robots, and biometric data services are being deployed.” Scientists are constantly working on technology to keep the players safe which means there will be less injuries for the teens. Leagues have improved in making sure teens are fit with proper fitting equipment. Helmets have been changed to help decrease the chance of getting a concussion. More rules have been put in place that put safety as a higher priority. As for improving safety in football, cnn.com reports that “All 50states have adopted some sort of concussion legislation with minimum return-to-play guidelines for students who have had concussions.” Coaches are no longer saying suck it up and go like they used to. One of the leading leagues for teens playing football is Pop Warner. They have made big changes to their league practices by
Nytimes.com stated it well when they said that “While striving to win, children learn about team work, leadership, and sportsmanship, all of which can contribute to their development as solid citizens.” One day the teen will grow up to have a job. They will have a boss that they have to listen to. They will have to work with other people in the office which means they have to know how to get along with others and be a good teammate. Sometimes, a teen will apply for a job that they really want, but someone else gets the job instead of them. Sports help to prepare the teen for all of these lessons. Sports teach how to take constructive criticism, how to be a good team player, and how to win and lose. It is hard to find a place that a teen can learn all of these lessons in one place. Teens can learn this through team