I plan to take my daughter who turns 13 in a few months. She's been with me a few years back when I took a jake. I borrowed a Rossi 20 gauge and plan to let her shoot it a few times with 2 3/4 shells and then have her hunt with 3". One shot with a turkey in front of her won't hurt much and it will keep her from wanting to flinch as much when it counts. I even do the same thing with myself. I use 2 3/4" and 3" when sighting in and practicing, then second check the pattern with 3 1/2" before I go. It is also cheaper that way and allows me to save the more expensive shells for the turkeys.