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Originally posted by jdccpa
I have six kids, rule or no rule I would not let one of them on the court or soccer field without one.
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As a parent, I applaud your diligence and care for your kids. But will you tell other parents that they
must make their kids wear one?
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When you see your kid get kicked in the face playing goalie in soccer, or see your basketball player take an elbow to the chin you will be glad he/she had one in their mouth.
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When is the last time that you actually saw a kid take an elbow to the mouth? I've reffed HS ball for 11 years, and college ball for 6 and I have
never seen an elbow to the mouth. Does it happen? Maybe. Could it happen? Absolutely. But do those possibilities justify the
requirement of wearing a mouthguard? JMO, but I don't think so.
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Take the time and do some research on the internet before you say it is a dumb rule.
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It's a dumb rule.
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Protecting a great smile is only a secondary purpose of a mouthguard, preventing brain injuries is the primary reason for wearing one.
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Well, if that's the case, then let's make 'em wear lacrosse or football helmets!! Those would be much more effective, and would provide protection against an awkward fall, which is a
much more likely source of head injury.
Additionally, as I've already stated, it will be a problem when we get teams from out of state who do not bring mouthguards with them.
As always, just my opinion.