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Summary Of Would I Let My Son Play Football By Scott Fujita
After reading and analyzing “Would I Let My Son Play Football” by Scott Fujita in the New York Times, I would most definitely allow my son to play football if he wanted to. I am a firm believer in letting children express themselves and participate in fun, wholesome activities. As a former football player stated, “Football gave me so much. How can I bash a game that produced so many friendships, paid for part of my education, and helped me become the comfortable financially” (Fujita 3). There are very little programs or organizations that can provide so much for you. Nothing will ever be perfect but football gives you so many positives rather than negatives. Educations and loan debt usually come hand in hand but through football Fujita was

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