[voice of reason]

A lot of you have very good ideals and opinions about this.
Personally, I think the only way to solve it isnt only by having them sign a liable waiver, as mentioned, but to also have them sign a waiver stating that there insurance carrier will provide complete coverage for any injuries and that the parents will be responsible in the case of an injury.

That is good but unfortunately at some point some one will need long term care.The costs would outweigh the x's and o's of it all, it is about $$ not the kid.
Large employers are the same way, the body doing the dangerous job does not matter,make it safe as possible but in the end many do not survive due to cost.

Seriously, how many would agree to a higher tax or how much would you be willing to pay for fees or a ticket to go to a HS game? Many fans like myself,like the game and don't have a kid playing, there certainly is a limit,maybe 10 I would pay to go. Multiply that times family members and maybe I stay home.