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The NFL's struggles resonate beyond the field; safety concerns, particularly surrounding concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), have fundamentally altered perceptions of youth football. As mothers increasingly discourage their children from playing football, citing health risks, the growth of the sport continues to stagnate. While many fathers may advocate for their sons to take the field, it's ultimately the mothers’ consent that plays a significant role in these decisions.