
Dr. Phil - S21E99: Just a Game or Kids at Risk?
It’s no secret that children who play contact and collision sports are at risk for head trauma and concussions. But the question is, should children be allowed to play these sports? Dr. Phil meets 17-year-old Sidney and her parents, Carlos and Kristen. Sidney says every day, she wakes up having almost no memory of the day before and is unable to recognize people she knows after sustaining a third concussion playing women's lacrosse. Then, Kimberly and Jan say they advocate for an age limit for children playing collision sports like football, but not everyone agrees. A debate ensues when Dr. Phil introduces fathers Lester Ricard Jr. and Barak Lurie, who both say the benefits of these sports outweigh the low risks associated with them. And, renowned neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr. Patrick Johnson shares what he thinks about children playing collision and contact sports. Lastly, Dr. Phil speaks with Karen, a mother, who says playing football killed her son.
Director: Marcial Rios Salcido
Cast: Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil S21E99 Synopsis
Stream Dr. Phil "Just a Game or Kids at Risk?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2023-02-09, this episode is part of Season 21 of Dr. Phil. Featuring performances from Phil McGraw among the cast. With a runtime of 45m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. It’s no secret that children who play contact and collision sports are at risk for head trauma and concussions. But the question is, should children be allowed to play these sports? Dr. Phil meets 17-year-old Sidney and her parents, Carlos and Kriste...









