I hear ya trouthunter,

You made some good points. Shooting a bow and hunting is something that takes time, patience, and perseverance. Anything that may discourage a youngster should be looked at and thought about. Personally I can see discouragement in my son at times which is the most important thing to correct or help to make right. Motiviation is key.

"The will must be stronger then the skill." - Muhammad Ali

One of my favorite quotes. As long as the will is there, the skill will follow. But if theanythingbreaks down the will,it could leadto problems.