I think it is a shame that they have decided to charge the younger people. A lot of families going will think twice - at least about the number of events they go to.
As for the comparison with children in the pits areas, I think that is false - it is a different situation. Paying to get in to a circuit to watch is different to being in an area where you need a degree of responsibility. JJ Jet Plane, yes there are 14 year olds who take care in those situations, some more than 24, 34, 44, etc.. year olds. A lot don't though. So we have to have to have a cut off - it is sensible. The better alternative to this would be a form of entrance exam/requirements. Perhaps they could put ticket prices or entrance fees up to pay for that?
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