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That’s between him and his family. While I agree with you and that it will cause damage to them, I meant it more in context of activities that cause harm to society in general. No different than any other legitimized extreme sport. Street racers taking out pedestrians, drunks drivers doing the same, etc. I realize the difference in legality, but nonetheless they are activities that cause external harm to society.
Children don't decide for themselves. If you're a father, you have responsibilities to your child. Risking your life in this way affects the child in a profound way, especially if you slip and die. That's not ok.