[Mr. Right]

Not true, Mr Right, not about me or my family.

If my son were injured and couldn't play a year of football, I would feel bad for him. But I would help him learn that sometimes that's how it goes. Life has a way of throwing a kink in our plans. You have to learn to make the best of it and move on.

His education is the most important thing and there is no way I would put my son's education on hold for a year so he could participate in an extracurricular activity. But that is just me, I don't claim to speak for anyone else, and I'm not judging anyone else's decision.

I think we are becoming a society that tries to shelter little Johnny from any disappointments and kids never leard to deal with adversity.

I agree with pretty much everything you said, but I guess I look at it differently in some ways. Kids should have every option available to enjoy their youth. I know the first 18 years of my life seemed like it took forever to pass, but ultimately it was just a small step that helped develop me into the person I am. But looking back that time goes by way too fast for us all, imo.

What I am saying is this: Eventually, this kid is gonig to have to wake up every morning, work 12 hour days, be underpaid & overworked, worry about bills, health insurance, etc. It is and inevitable part of life, and I know that. But I feel that in this situation, the kid deserves the opportunity play if they apply for a medical red-shirt. If for any reason at all, just so he can look back and not wonder "what if?".