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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
Contact was a huge part of my childhood. I loved throwing hits and i loved getting hit, i loved the compete level and the toughness. I really think this jeopardizes the tenacity and courage of hockey. For me, hockey (and lacrosse) was about overcoming the fear of getting hurt, battling against my peers, and it taught me how to be courageous in life. I wouldnt be the person I am today if i never had to step on the ice and overcome the fear of being hurt to try and win. That internal confrontation is what makes hockey such an empowering sport, and i hope it is not lost on my children.
Sorry for the overly dramatic post, I just feel very strongly about how important violence was on my life. I needed it.
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While I understand the importance of that lesson, I'm not sure it's worth kids losing a year of school, depression and months of headaches. This happened to me with my son. It was devastating