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A new law is leading to debate in Wisconsin．The state recently lowered its minimum(最小的)hunting age．Under the new plan, children as young as 10 may hunt with an adult．Each pair can have only one gun or bow, and the adult and child must stay within arm's reach of each other at all times．
Some say the new plan is on target．They believe that teaching more kids how to hunt will protect Wisconsin's traditions．Hunting is a way of life for many residents in the state．However, other people say giving kids control of weapons is asking for trouble．They worry that someone will get hurt．
Should kids be allowed to hunt? Student reporters Michael Tobin and Emily Jue express their opinions about the issue．
Yes．Hunting is a valuable skill for kids to learn．
I think children under the age of l2 should be able to hunt because hunting can be a very useful skill．If you were stranded(陷于困境的)in the wild with nothing but a gun, you would have a better chance of survival if you knew how to use it．
The law makes sure that kids learn with an adult present．Having an experienced hunter that you know teaching you is extremely valuable．Paul Huchette, a retired businessperson from Latrobe, Pa．, agrees．“Kids under the age of l2 should be able to hunt under the supervision(監(jiān)管)of a parent,” Huchette says．
Michacl Tobin, Oregon
No．Hunting is dangerous for young children．
I believe that children should not be allowed to hunt．Placing a gun in a child's hand isn't safe and could result in unthinkable consequences．You are teaching young children to get joy through killing and by watching animals suffer．They can also use their guns at the wrong time for the wrong reasons．
Also, children aren't physically mature enough．They can easily miss their targets and hurt themselves or others．How would you feel if a bullet came whizzing(飛馳而過)by your house?
“Teaching young children a sport that involves killing an animal isn't very wise,” says Lily Cao, a fifth grader from Houston, Texas．
Emily Jue, Texas
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