Many children dream of playing football. Being able to catch the winning touchdown or throw it is a dream come true. Parents also love seeing their children pursue or achieve their dreams. Being able to brag about your child for winning the game with a catch or throw is rewarding for some parents. I also had the same dreams of playing football but I soon learned the dangers of this sport. So what most people don't see are the side effects of letting their kids play. Parents should be wary of letting their children play soccer because it can be time-consuming, harmful and not beneficial. The time spent playing football can be very demanding. I learned that late practices can affect grades. I had to stay up late to finish homework or study for an exam. For example, I remember during football season I took a vocabulary test every Friday during English class. I wrote them on Monday and was supposed to study them for the test. Since I was so tired from practice, I would fall asleep and not study for the test. This made me have a high B instead of a ...