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When should parents let their kids play tackle football?

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When should parents let their kids play tackle football?
While children can play as young as age 8 in Michigan, doctors cite brain development concerns and suggest flag football for younger players to learn fundamentals first. Pictured are kids participating in a Detroit Lions youth football camp playing a game of flag football in Kalamazoo on Aug. 8, 2025. (Matthew Ehler | MLive.com)Matthew Ehler | MLive.com

Children in Michigan can play tackle football as early as 8 years old, but should they?

During critical brain, motor skill, and coordination development, young kids face increased injury risks and potentially more serious consequences from injuries. Starting the sport earlier also means more years of cumulative effects.

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