ORIGINAL: DougMD
I will probably have to get him a .22 made for kids with iron sights. They do make them for kids, with short stocks, right? I will also get him to practice trying to close his left eye while keeping the right eye open.
I know there's the Cricket and I think Henry makes youth .22's. Ruger also has the compact 10/22 which is easily upgradeable to any number of variations. With stocks being so obtainable and inexpensive for it, that's a very good option to go with.