This is a letter by an uninformed person. A male TSA would not be able to do a pat down on a female of any age in the US. Also, a six year old would not have to go through a pat down without an adult present. I don't even know why a six year old would be selected. To be honest, I don't think a six year old should be flying as an UM but that is OT. My four year old goes through security an average of four times a month and the TSA has been in general respectful, kind and sweet to her. I've seen the TSA treat children MUCH better than adults.