Originally Posted by
pats102862
Kindergardeners and first graders, what parent in their right mind would want their kids killing animals at that age? They won't have a clue why they are killing except that its neat. The proud parents wouldn't let them any where near a knife to field dress it. It does more for the parents ego and bragging rights then it does for the kindergardener. Let little kids be little kids and let the ethical hunting and responsible gun handling to the 12 year olds.
I've met 12 year olds that I wouldn't trust with a sharpened stick.
It really comes down to the parent's decision and what is legal in your state. Some 6 year olds have better hunting ethics than grown adults, so I still believe it depends completely upon the individual circumstances.