but I have a real issue with parents thinking their little kids are mature enough to go diving - especially in harsh conditions.. I really think there should be an age limit of, at least, 16 to get certified.. I know a lot of parents think their kids are mega special and capable and entitled to do anything they want, but I personally think its not only dangerous for the kid, but to the entire group the kid is diving with.. I know the times I've had to do it, I wasn't comfortable, at all, with kids on the dive - luckily its only happened a couple of times - and the people on the dive kind of had to cater to the kid the entire dive to try and keep her safe.. Once was a 12 year old girl that cried the whole time..
I know your post was about football, but I thought I'd reply about a similar situation that you might have had experience with..
Ok, done venting!
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