YUP,... just try to explain to him. Tell him he can do it if he'll let you give him a little instruction. If a crotchetty old fart like me can whack 'em..... anyone can. There's NO reason not to be shooting great groups at 20 yards. IF he can do that he can do decent groups at 30. He's got to know his limitations and work with them. PERHAPS... the practice sessions should be him shooting, you watching and explaining what he's doing wrong and not so much WATCH ME DAD. Do your practicing on your own. First make sure the arrows and bow are matched to each other. EXplain that it doesn't take hours.... it takes quality shots. 15-20 great shots beats the heck out of 50 splattered all over the place. Start with the basics, stance, draw, anchor, site picture, release and follow through. Next shot... stance, draw, anchor, sight picture, release and follow through. 3 arrows... retrieve.... start again. There is NO reason someone who's been shooting 2 years can't hit a deer and feel confident it's going to happen. Work on him and his confidence will explode. I'm sure he'd want you to do your best at something you try.... he should to. It doesn't have to be a big long deal. Just a few arrows a day or 4 or 5 days a week.