I have a 3 yr old and anytime i can take her w me i will.. its just like a parking lot or swimming pool where you have to watch them at all times.. I dont let her run around and over half the time she is in the stands but i havent had any problems w taking her at all and will continue to do so.. just my opinion.. if you dont think kids should be in the pits then dont bring them but i for one like her coming and she stays in the trailer and out of harms way