Sometimes, Being Protective Isn't Such A Bad Idea

Your kid loves a dangerous sport. She's just reached the minimum age for participating. Do you let her do it? In Australia, all you have to be to get into junior drag racing is 8 years old. And an 8-year-old girl who longed to follow her older sister into the sport finally got her chance and died in a crash, and now the state is considering rule changes even as her dad says they don't need to change the rules. So, back to the question: If your kid can't wait to take part in a dangerous activity, are you going to be supportive, protective, or what? (Perth Now)

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