I'm terrified to let my son play tackle football. But he loves the game, so I signed him up for flag football as a compromise.

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The author has always been opposed to her son playing football.

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Flag football is 'critical' to the growth of the NFL, according to CMO Tim Ellis

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The NFL views flag football as a key element of its strategy to grow its fan base. The more inclusive nature of the sport means even more people can play and get hooked on the NFL.

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