Reply to "my son is just 8th grade---so kinda new to thinking about getting a PG rating"

rynoattack10,000+ posts

Truthfully, showcasing at the 8th Grade Level could have some benefits, but probably not in the way of garnering a lot of interest. The benefit would be for the kid to see what he is up against. Traveling out of area to a big venue can be a real eye opener for kids, but it gives them something to shoot for. When a kid is from Idaho, and they go to Salt Lake, Vegas, Phoenix, etc., they see that they aren't the big fish anymore. It can definitely provide motivation.

Personally, if your kid is pretty good, I would say go for it. If he doesn't put his best foot forward, it is no big deal, because it is so early in the process. He can improve the rating later when it matters more.

6/7/179:28 AM

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