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The decline in football participation is a nationwide concern, one that many experts have blamed on several factors: the trend toward kids specializing early in a single sport; digital distractions that draw young people away from after-school activities; and the rise of high-quality youth programs that offer a variety of sports options. But in some communities, the decline in football is especially troubling.
In the poorest neighborhoods, a lot of children aren’t playing football at all. That has a direct impact on their life chances. Just last year, 7.5 percent of white boys from 6 to 17 played tackle football, the lowest rate since 2014. And in the most disadvantaged communities, the figure is lower still.
In the wake of the shooting at a Super Bowl parade, a group of activists and parents are taking action to raise awareness about the risks and encourage more families to make safer choices about their kids’ participation in contact sports. They’re pushing for a law that would require all states to limit the number of contact practice games, and they’re calling on schools to allow parents to opt out of football for their kids.
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