Concussions can cause more damage if you don't give them time to heal. Concussions can cause you to have slower reaction times and also dizziness. According to article 1, Athletes with previous concussions are 9 times more likely to demonstrate loss of consciousness and 7 times more likely to show drops of memory preformance. To avoid memory loss
and loss of consciousness take precautions when you get a concussions and sit out longer so you can prolong these things from happening.
Concussions might not go away for an extensive amount of time. According to article 3, Recent research suggests that the detrimental effects of even one concussions can linger for 30 or more years. Long term effect can be depression, emotional distress, long term memory loss slowing movements, and increased possibility in suicide. Not sitting out after getting a concussions is not ethical. If that means it will be with you for years to come. They are trying to make helmets that will limit the chance of a concussion, according to article 1. There is nothing that can completely protect you from concussions.
Sitting out and letting a concussions heal isn't the end of the world. Concussions can lead to even more serious injuries or even brain damage. Brain damage is something you can't reverse so think before you get back into the game. Concussions can impaCt the rest of your life.