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Quote: There is no reason why young people can't co-exist with everyone else in the normal members gallery, so long as people remember that they need encouragement.
If we had a gallery for every different type of user on here it would become difficult to use the site..
Well, how about a 'J' appearing in the thumbnail to indicate a junior member?
We could then open to give some praise, comment and encouragement.
jas
Thanks Fran_ash for pointing me to this post. I have an 8YO daughter who is interested in photography, but as parents we are concerned about things like PM's, the adult gallerys etc. What I think about the junior section. It would encourage kids to take an interest in this great pastime. As for them not getting enough critiques from adult members, well the interest in this thread would go against that. Each of the kids have adult parents who would in all probability help with comments on the submissions.
And so what if some of their entries are better than those in the main sections 
Quote: Once a kid learns his or her way around the internet, there is not much to stop them finding stuff you would rather they did not.
Your 8-year old will probably be more internet-savvy than you, given a few months on it.
never a truer word said
Adrian
Another voice in support of a childrens gallery...
My 8yo is also keen to join and I am happy with this as I would monitor her activity.
Warney makes a good point that members with children would most likely comment and offer guidance on other kids postings as well as their own child.
Quote: Well, how about a 'J' appearing in the thumbnail to indicate a junior member?
Quote: Or even JAS
What, as a kindly , encouraging, Granddad figure?
(I have 5 grandchildren now, the newest only 4 days old!)
jas
I have read all this with interest as I was thinking to enrol my 8 year old boy here as on Friday he was BANNED by the 'Grumpy Old Gits' of Brentwood Photographic Club; they called a 'Special General Meeting' on the subject of Junior Members; I was personally attacked in several letters sent to me and the Committee for proposing the abolishment of the 15 years old age limit for membership where they could put prints in. All manner of arguments AGAINST youngsters was brought up; Police Checks, Insurance on the meeting place, what happens if the youngsters see 'Artistic Nude Studies' in print comps. and visiting lecturers and it was said the club was an 'Adult Club' but on the syllabus card there is NO MENTION of an AGE LIMIT ! I'm wondering whether to join Ingatestone CC as there were two youngsters there, no trouble, and they are allowed to put prints in .
Anyone that would vote against allowing young members should hang their heads in shame. Weren't we all young once, we had (and I hope still have) that zest to aquire learning. To discriminate against someone whether it be by sex, creed, colour or age - young or old, is just wrong. I would personally vote with my feet.
If/when the Junior gallery starts can I ask for specialist moderator/s to be appointed.
I am very much in favour of having a junior membership but appreciate that there may well be very different issues involved.
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