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Originally Posted by Lathum
I could not disagree more with this.
How about the adults act like adults instead of the expectation being the official needs to be old enough to be the only grown up at the field?
I think 13 is a great age for this. Gives them a chance to earn a little money and also better learn the rules of the game and how to be in a position of authority.
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That's be nice if adults acted like adults on their own, but when they don't, it kind of is the umpire's job to the grown up on the field, which seems like a heavy task for most 13-year olds.
Though I do like the idea of 13-year olds kicking out parents and banning them from games. If the league would support them in doing that. If other adults can't hold adults accountable, maybe SOME of them could see the light when they're given a lesson in maturity and accountability from a child. (Though that could also be very dangerous for the child).