I think there may have been some confusion. I will be taking them out but armed with only binocs. No weapons for them. I will bring the bow but I can imagine it will be for show only. But it sounds like a few of you have had a great time with your kids and that is great to hear. I plan on having my wife read this forum and there should be no problem. She really doesn't come from a big hunting family and has no idea how improtant it is to teach them young. As far as taking them rifle hunting, I may wait awhile on that. The late novembers mornings can put a chill in some of the most seasoned vets of the season. Thanks for the input folks. Feel free to add more. Would love to read the stories.