Bottom line , if playing older boys wasn't an ADVANTAGE
Then why do it? Stop telling us how many 5th graders you have, thats honorable but to then think balancing the roster with 7th graders makes it ok is a disgrace. The coaches and Parents that allow this and put kids in a dangerous situation should ask themselves would they like to have their sons play vs older more mature boys. I think we know the answer It's going to take a major injury caused by a player that is playing Down and results in a lawsuit where the coach and parents are held accountable for the injury for this to stop.
Have integrity people!