I guess this is just one of those issues where we will never agree. My oldest son is actually younger than most 8th graders (and even some 7th graders) and this is just one of those rare times where he can actually compete against kids his own age. I guess I am a little partial to keeping things the way they are.
HOWEVER, I would love to see the kids federation season shortened so that Kids state falls before high school state. I love wrestling but after all, this working mom needs a Saturday where I can actually sleep in (and clean this poor neglected house).