I have an idea, lets give them all skirts, pom-poms, and hand out participation trophies. Might as well ban hunting while you're at it. The feminization of America at its finest.
We played tackle football without pads and we all survived. Also grew not wearing seatbelts, climbed trees, played king of the mountain, boxed without headgear. Guess what? We're all still here and doing fine. Playing scared is what gets you hurt.