I'm not saying a recurve or longbow is a Bad thing, but hardly the best choice for a young'un unless they plan on staying traditional.

1. a Razors Edge will grow with them as much as a recurve.

2. shooting fingers then switching over to release can be a project in itself.

If they don't plan on being a Trad shooter, they might as well be taught the basics of compound release shooting from the very start. The nice letoff on a compound also makes it easier for the little ones to hold at full draw while they learn to aim and properly use a release aid.

Dan