Living in this world is an ever-changing business. 30 years ago everyone knew everyone and young people respected old people. Parents would greatly exaggerate how difficult their life was as children and how easy it is for us now. Every generation has a new story to tell. However, one element that doesn't change from generation to generation is high school football. Regardless of age, the effect football has had on young people is consistently rewarding. While opposing beliefs may clarify the barbaric nature of football, the sport is adequately composed of beneficial elements. Therefore, young people should play football to experience its positive benefits. Physical health improves one's abilities on the field and beyond. Developing cardiovascular fitness provides the ability to play better, run harder, and last longer while playing. For example, when John started playing soccer he felt fatigued soon after he started running. His physical health was not at the level needed to perform at an optimal level. However, with continued effort, his cardiovascular health improved and John was able to continue playing football without premature exhaustion. Exercise improves self-esteem and confidence. For example, Todd was a little shy in seventh grade. He had never played sports and had no social skills. Todd started running and lifting weights. He started to feel better about himself and decided to play football. From the moment Todd stepped onto the field he was recognized as one of the best. His social status improved and his confidence grew. Todd realized that exercise, through football, had affected him in ways he never could have imagined. Even though Todd no longer plays football, as an adult he has... middle of paper... a glorious game. Suddenly, the valiant players run onto the field. The banners wave, the band plays and the fans scream. It's Friday night football. A time when young and old come together to celebrate generations of grilling glory. Now it's time for some football. Works Cited DeRoche, Edward. "Sport and character: five questions, five answers". Momentum 2009: 148. ProQuest Research Library. Network. 30 November 2011 “Fall safety”. Health and Wellness Resource Center, 2006. Web June 29, 2011 Messina, Joe. "Words of wisdom." Weekly Hockey 33.19 (2007): 24-. ProQuest Research Library. Network. November 30, 2011.Miller, Jeff. “Academic Eligibility Requirements.” Gulf High School Track and Field, Web. November 23, 2011 Skelton, Christine. “A passion for football”: Dominant masculinities and primary school”. Sport, Education and Society 5.1 (2000): 1. Web. 23 November. 2011.