In this case, one may draw the connection between violence in a professional setting being exhibited in youth sports. There are two points of view on this event. On one hand, this event shows that what the two high school football players was unacceptable and is not a proper representation of the game of Football. Furthermore, the event’s portrayal on television presents an issue of players striving to become famous. A harder hit, a tougher block, a more violent play is what makes players famous, that is what is negatively portrayed in the media. Youth sports in particular should be fixated on the understanding of the game, not imitating what is shown in a professional …show more content…
As a high school football player, I understand the physicality of the game, however it has gone over a certain level that is no longer appropriate. Over the past few years, news coverage on NFL player’s domestic violence, assault, and murder charges has brought up the discussion about the league’s promotion of violence. Many youth players see their idols scoring touchdowns on the field, yet the next day they read a headline that they have been arrested for hitting their fiancé. Although this is not indicative of all NFL players, it still has become an issue that translates into violence amongst youth players. In order to prevent more violence amongst the youth and spectators, the NFL needs to make their policies stricter. Ultimately, the NFL is urged to encourage the physicality of the game, but to limit the entertainment portion associated with