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Rugby league legend Beau Ryan reveals fears for his young children as they follow in his footsteps and enter football: ‘I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried’

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As a lifestyle expert with years of personal and professional experience under my belt, I can wholeheartedly empathize with Beau Ryan’s concerns as a father. The changing landscape of sports and their impact on our children’s well-being is an issue that resonates deeply with many parents today.

Like many fathers, Beau Ryan worries about his kids. 

However, the ex-rugby player expresses apprehensions regarding his young children, Jesse (age 7) and Remi (age 11), potentially pursuing a similar career path as he did.

The kids have already shown an affinity for sports; they’re both into soccer, and Jesse additionally plays rugby league as well.

At 39 years old, he expresses concern about potential head injuries, a frequent occurrence in team sports, affecting his kids.

‘Before my time, getting knocked out was a badge of honour,’ he tells the Daily Telegraph. 

In all honesty, I can’t hide my concern every time he plays rugby, referring to my own child here.

He went on to say, “The game includes its share of challenges, but I believe we’re in one of the safest periods for this sport due to the increased focus on concussions, injuries, and recovery.

If there’s even a slight chance he received a hard blow to the head, I’d hesitate before allowing him to play again. I believe every parent would share this concern.

Beau says that attitudes have changed and athletes are aware of the dangers. 

‘Concussions were a part of the game, and I got a couple of bad ones,’ Beau told the publication. 

The problem wasn’t given much focus when it occurred, and it may not have received as much attention as it should have initially. Fortunately, people are now more conscious of it, which is beneficial.

Previously famed football player now prioritizes his role as a dad for his two kids and a spouse to his wife Kara, who is 39 years old.

He told The Daily Telegraph’s Stellar magazine that he has grown as a person since having children. 

He stated that having children transforms everything, as it teaches one to prioritize others over oneself – a practice he admits he hadn’t engaged in during his youth.

He acknowledged that it’s his duty to look after and support his spouse and children, frequently prioritizing their requirements over his own.

He has grown accustomed to always finishing in last place. If there’s leftover food or an empty seat, it’s usually him who doesn’t get them. That’s just how things are, he commented.

Beau and Kara began dating when they were just 20 and married in 2012.

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2024-10-13 17:05

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