Because of the health risks associated with concussions, injuries, and CTE, many parents are
starting to forbid their children from participating in high-risk sports such as football. What do you
think of these parents’ decisions, given what you have just read? Have your parents encouraged you
not to participate in such sports? What decisions do you think you would make if your own children
wanted to play football one day? Why
What is your opinion of the NFL’s new safety regulations? Do you think they are too strict, not strict
enough, or just right? Why? What would change about the new rules, if anything? Explain
Based on the information in the passage, explain CTE in your own words. What does it stand for?
How does it occur? Whom does it normally affect? What are its effects?