Romeo
Well-Known Member
Weel, aspiring circumnavigator.....
From the BBC website. Good for the Dutch. I am uncomfortable with this "youngest to do something" stuff, as undue pressure can be put on vulnerable people. Also agree that TV talent shows should not exploit kiddys.
"Dutch sailor girl put into care
A Dutch court has put a 13-year-old girl into state care for two months, stalling her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
The decision by three Utrecht judges means Laura Dekker's parents, who support her plans, temporarily lose the right to make decisions about her.
A child psychologist will now assess her capacity to undertake the voyage.
Laura's father, Dick Dekker, had earlier had a request for her to miss two years of school turned down.
From the BBC website. Good for the Dutch. I am uncomfortable with this "youngest to do something" stuff, as undue pressure can be put on vulnerable people. Also agree that TV talent shows should not exploit kiddys.
"Dutch sailor girl put into care
A Dutch court has put a 13-year-old girl into state care for two months, stalling her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
The decision by three Utrecht judges means Laura Dekker's parents, who support her plans, temporarily lose the right to make decisions about her.
A child psychologist will now assess her capacity to undertake the voyage.
Laura's father, Dick Dekker, had earlier had a request for her to miss two years of school turned down.
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