My kids as example are 3 and 5. They can bring in their own perch and walleye with help on the pole. That being said they can't bring in 6/30. So I feel safe counting them for a few perch and 1 walleye each. Now my newphew is 10, I had no issue counoting him for a full limit, he is total able to handle the gear himself. So I guess use common sense. Most if time I haven't heard too much issue unless ppl are counting really young kids for full limits