In article <CAA-e5Q0EZ6TExiJz+U0oicpst5iVteCq4JUWXNSQHVA24kOgcA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> you write: >I think we can just say "children under 13 must obtain consent from their >parents or legal guardians". We should be fine in terms of COPPA if parents >agree with the release of personal information. We have no process to obtain, verify, or record parental consent. Unless someone anticipates an influx of middle school kids to the IETF, please leave the language alone. Note that children can read IETF stuff all they want -- they just can't send messages in. R's, John