[MR] The new Pennsic U Teen Minor Policy...

[Barbara Miller]

I have listened to much of the uproar over the new ruling that our teens (our 
growing next generation) must be accompanied by a responsible adult to attend 
any class at Pennsic University. Now I read the actually policy put out by the 
Mayor of Pennsic. I dont think it sounds like our teen attending classes have to 
have adult escort for most of the classes taught in the tents... It sounds more 
reasonable like the teacher can request youths to leave if the material to be 
taught is inappropriate, or the youth is unruly or disruptive. And it reads to 
me that a youth needs the escort by an appointed adult if the class the youth 
wishes in being taught in a private camp or merchant area... that is not the 
more public grouping of tent classrooms! 

 
New Pennsic University Teen Minor Policy (12-17): (Established 7/12/2010)
Minors are welcome to attend Pennsic University classes. Individual teachers
and classes may have restrictions due to topic, materials, request of
instructor and such. Unruly or disruptive youth will be asked to leave the
class as per Society Seneschal Handbook Policy. Classes specifically geared
for minors are handled through Youth Point and will adhere to all relevant
policies for youth activities. No classes through the University and Youth
Point specifically for minors will be permitted in private camps or merchant
booths. Further, any minor who wishes to attend regular University class in
a private encampment or in a merchant booth must be escorted by a
responsible adult appointed by their parent or legal guardian.

... and all this stems from adults not behaving thier selves appropriately! 
--Blitha of Wolfhou