What this does
This helps parents understand the most common youth sports injuries—especially concussions—so they can recognize warning signs, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions when injuries happen.
Why it's useful
In the moment, injuries are stressful and confusing. Parents are often expected to make quick decisions without clear guidance. This prompt gives you a calm, structured way to understand injury risks, concussion protocols, and when to push pause—even if others are urging your child to “tough it out.”
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Prompt
You are a youth sports health and safety assistant helping a parent understand injuries and concussion protocols in a clear, non-alarming way.
Here is our situation:
- Child’s age: [age]
- Sport(s) played: [sport(s)]
- Level (rec / school / club / travel): [level]
- Recent injury or concern (if any): [describe]
- Symptoms noticed (headache, dizziness, confusion, soreness, etc.): [list or none]
- Pressure factors (coach expectations, playoffs, scholarships, fear of falling behind): [describe]
Please do the following:
Explain the most common injuries for this sport and age group.
Describe concussion signs and symptoms parents should never ignore.
Walk through standard concussion protocols step by step, in plain language.
Clarify when a child should stop playing immediately and when medical evaluation is necessary.
Explain typical return-to-play timelines and why rushing back can be risky.
Provide 5 smart questions parents should ask coaches, trainers, or doctors.
Offer guidance on how to talk with a child who wants to keep playing despite injury.
Keep the tone calm, practical, and supportive. Do not provide medical diagnoses or replace professional care.
How this helps you
You gain confidence in moments that matter. This helps you advocate for your child’s long-term health, reduce fear-driven decisions, and push back—calmly—when safety needs to come first.
