Doctors found brain diseases in some athletes. Now, parents in Australia are worried about their children in sports.

醫生發現部分運動員患有腦部疾病。現在澳洲的家長對孩子參與體育運動感到擔心。

Some old football players had a brain disease called CTE. This happens when the head hits something many times. Because of this, many parents stopped their children from playing contact sports.

一些退役足球員患有一種稱為 CTE 的腦部疾病。這種疾病是因為頭部多次撞擊而引起的。因此，許多家長禁止孩子參與接觸性運動。

Some parents say no to rugby and AFL. But some doctors say the risk is small. They say team sports are good for children. Only a few children go to the hospital for head injuries each year.

有些家長反對孩子參與橄欖球和 AFL。但部分醫生表示風險很低。他們認為團隊運動對孩子是有益的。每年僅有少數兒童因頭部受傷而就醫。

Sports groups are changing the rules. For example, young soccer players cannot hit the ball with their heads. Referees are also learning how to stop dangerous hits.

體育組織正在修改規則。例如，年輕的足球員不能用頭頂球。裁判員也在學習如何阻止危險的撞擊。

Parents and doctors disagree. Some want safety, and others want children to play and grow.

家長與醫生的意見分歧。有些人追求安全，而有些人希望孩子能透過運動成長。