Comments on: Junior achievement: Some thoughts on Jordan Romero, Jessica Watson and adventurism

By: Catch up on all things kids on NewsOK.com | Hiccups

Catch up on all things kids on NewsOK.com | Hiccups — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:17:18 +0000

[...] Our outdoor blog writer has written about the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest and why that record may stand indefinitely. Click here. He has also written about how young people are seeking adventures, but sometimes at a big cost. Click here. [...]

By: Tia

Tia — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:19:44 +0000

hello,
right now at school im currently doing an assingment on is jessica watson or jordan romero too young to do this stuff? no i dont think so. What people have to undersatnd is that, yes it is risky but these kids have trained years to do this stuff its not like they just woke up one morning and decided im going to clim everest or sail around the world.
So i totally argree with you, thanx for posting the story up!!!

By: bob doucette

bob doucette — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:30:05 +0000

Indeed. This is going to be a long-running debate for some time. Good for Jordan and his folks for making it happen, but I wonder what will happen if the next kid who tries the peak ends up dead.

By: billd39

billd39 — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:17:14 +0000

Good article, important points to consider.

I have concern for the “next-youngest-to-do-xxx”. When the body isn’t developed enough for the attempt; when the judgement is unprepared for the problem at hand. Kids are capable of amazing things, but as parents we are (or should be) wired to consider our childrens’ safety ahead of all accomplishments, accolades and even the child’s burning desire to meet the challenge. It’s tough sometimes to be a parent when your decisions aren’t popular . . .