article_snippet: I would question why parents would choose to put parents children in such a scenario if pole dancing was purely for fitness.'
article_snippet: However Ms Kelleher said that while adults have the ability to make an informed decision about whether to engage in pole dancing, children are not in a position to do the same. '
article_snippet: It’s really up to the parent to decide if they want to enrol they children, but they need to be fully informed and empowered to make decisions for children when children’re too young,' Lisa said.
article_snippet: I signed up at 17 years of age, so it’s not something I really think about.
article_snippet: If they are performing routines that are used by adults in connection to the sex industry that is a real burden on a child.'
article_snippet: I don't know how controlled the competitions are and if I had a daughter
article_snippet: I'd be very concerned,' a daughter said. '