I have been taking my step sons since they were old enough to walk. The oldest is the most interested, the youngest doesn't have the attention span and gets bored easily. But they have both been toting unloaded guns for years, with supervision about barrel positions, etc. The oldest, now 11, has been going with me turkey hunting since he was 6. Last year he saved half the money for a new Remington 870 20gauge and started turkey hunting with me. There's nothing better than having him asleep beside me when the suns coming up. Now he saving for his first bow.Don't loose these chances, make time for them before they realize they know everything and we don't know crap! Cherish them for someday they will be the best hunting partner you could ask for.