You know watching some of the young talented children can be great, but it can also be damaging for the children when they get sent home. I'm wondering how young is to young. I don't think at any age under 16 a child is ready for the kind of commitment or stardom that could potentially come their way with the show. Personally I think you should have to be 16 or older to audition. Anything under that would be unfair to the child.