[MR] SCA Teenagers

[Kandi32583 at aol.com]

Ok, maybe I am the "exception" to many rules, but I came into the SCA as a  
teenager.  My first Pennsic was not until 18, however.  I do know that  as a 
teenager in the SCA, I was never "a problem" because I chose to involve  myself 
with my household, which happens to be involved in LOTS of service.
 
While I do believe there could be more options for teens at events  
(especially Pennsic), I do not believe that the "teens" should be  unsupervised.  Most 
of these teens parents are on the battlefield,  merchanting, etc.  Many of 
them are actually "enjoying" Pennsic,  but how many are "stuck" there because of 
their parents choice to be  involved?  The teens that are the problem, are 
usually the ones that are  "stuck."  They don't want to be there.
 
Now, as a parent, I understand that we "have" to bring our children to  
events sometimes.  However, a 14-17 old that doesn't want to be involved,  will 
make bad decisions.  I think the answer is for the parents to be  parents & make 
better decisions on arrangements for their CHILDREN.  In  essence, that is 
what most teens (especially bored ones) are.
 
Having some more mundane activities for these teens may help, but  ultimately 
it is up to their parents to gage their level of interest and  involvement.  
That is a whole new conversation  though.



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