As a cognitive therapist, I have worked directly with hundreds of people who have had multiple concussions. I am also a mother. One of the questions I am frequently asked is, “Would you ever let your kids play football?” With stories of suicides, severe depression, cognitive challenges, and persistent physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, ringing in the ears) associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) making headlines, a lot of people see this question as a no-brainer. Personally, I probably wouldn’t, but it just so happens my children have never expressed a desire to play football, and it likely will never come up. I think this issue is quite complex, and while I would choose not to let my children play, I don’t harshly judge parents who do. After all, I allow my children to participate in sports such as alpine skiing and soccer, which also have risks.