Chinese Gymnasts Age Controversy

I have a problem with rules not being followed, IF indeed the gymnast was under 16 that is cheating no questions asked.

I have two issues in regards to the latest "age" controversy:

1. The screening process before the competition begins. Granted you can only prevent so much but focus on the system that screens the competitors. 2. The other issue I raise is "who cares" how old they are, open it up and let anyone participate. If your Country wants to put an eight year on the diving platform then so be it. It all comes down to the parents responsibility to how their children should be exposed. We don't cap how young an actor or artist can be. The parents for that 16 year old or 8 year old child are going to do what they feel is best for their child. They have to live with their actions and what affect it will have on their child.

I'm not saying that I believe that parents should submit their children to that or any other form of money making machine but honestly why should age be a factor, what argument is out there to make a discerned difference between 16 and 8 competing in the Olympics or any other public attraction?