I saw the boy interviewed and he expressed the fact that this would make a better life for his family. He seemed very mature. But I wonder if we hurt these young athletes by over stressing their unyet developed bone and muscle structures. Maybe you coul elaborate on that Dr. Bill?
Doesn't DC have child labor laws?
It's hard to imagine that signing a 14 y/o boy to a professional sports organization is appropriate.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news?slug=adudcunited&prov=st&type=lgns

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