It makes no sense

I teach computer related courses on the side, including troubleshooting, internet security, eBay and others. It was this work that got me introduced to a family, whose 16 year old wants to learn more about computers. They tried to enroll their kid in an evening course at various institutions, but were shocked to discover that none would accept, as their programs only take people 18 and older.

This boggles my mind. A kid wants to formally learn about computers, but regular school doesn't offer anything - and other schools don't want to help.

Update: One institution (which shall remain nameless so as not to jeopardize the good news) was willing to compromise their regulations and allow this youth to enroll in a part-time A+ program. Yay!