Most JCPS schools have this policy.  We have found (at PRP) that most issues were caused by students who did not attend either school involved in the game being played.  If a student who does not attend either school wants to attend, they must be accompanied by an adult.  If they do not have an I'd, they can show their Infinite Campus (electronic grade book) portrait that confirms which school they attend in order to gain entrance.

 

Two weeks ago when PRP played at Taft in Cincinnati, not only did students have to have IDs, but police were there with wands to screen everyone entering the stadium for weapons.

On 8/24/2023 at 2:20 PM, FrankNicodemus said:

Am I the only one that thinks this is ridiculous or maybe I should say disappointing.  Our kids need to be able to be kids.  I totally agree that there are some bad apples that need to be dealt with but to throw a full encompassing policy that ALL elementary/middle school aged kids need to have parent/guardian at the game with you. Growing up in the Ft T bubble I would guess that the majority of the middle school aged kids attending the games don't have a parent/guardian in attendance.  In my mind its a safe fun environment for these kids to congregate and hang out....and if they so choose too they can watch a pretty fun game that is being played.

I don't know what the better solution would be, maybe more administration/police support at the games to deal with the bad apples.....

But put me down as not really happy about this potential trend.....

Let kids be kids!

I am all for kids being kids as long as parents are parents.  When we were kids, it was great to go to a school event unchaperoned.  It was a safe way for kids to gain some level of independence and socialize.  The difference is that when we went there, it was understood, that if you got into trouble, you were going to get in twice as much trouble at home. These days too many parents expect the school to all the parenting and there are no consequences at home.  
 

If a school is instituting this policy, it undoubtedly has to do with behavior problems that risk the saftey of others.  IMO, this is a direct reflection of the breakdown of proper, responsible parenting.