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Old 08-28-2009, 05:20 PM
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Default Re: Dutch 13 year old sailor put under state care

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Originally Posted by Watser? View Post
I am not sure about this, on the one hand I don't like the state intervention too much but on the other hand, someone has to be an adult here and tell her no. Or at least try to assess whether she is up to it (they might still say yes).
If both parents are experienced sailors, I can't think of anyone qualified to make such an assessment who is better motivated to ensure she's not taking anything likely to be a fatal risk.

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