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Some of the arguments are ridiculous saying that since the child doesn't attend the school, they shouldn't be allowed to compete in SCHSL sanctioned events and the reason is that we don't get to drive a police car? That is illogical. A child from 6 to 16 is required, by state law, to attend some sort of school. Not everyone is required by law, in all circumstances, to use the services of the police or fire department.
Playing on a sports team, which is, arguably, a benefit to the development of those who participate, is certainly not the same as letting everyone drive the fire truck or the police car, which has no clear developmental benefit to the joyrider and creates a hazard to the community and a disruption of the function of the department. Faulty analogy--point awarded.
However, counterpoint--a child is required, by law, to attend some sort of school, but that does not indicate that the child is required by law to participate in extracurricular activities. Therefore, the school attendance law has little bearing on the argument about sports participation.
Non sequitur...point nullified by counterpoint.
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