Yotebuster, I have 4 youth hunters in my house so please don't lecture me about being against youth hunters. You need to remember that we are not the most important part of conservation, the wildlife is. It is our responsibility to be good stewards. I do understand what you are saying and that is the tough part. BUT... I think there are other ways to introduce kids to archery/hunting. My kids are equal to me in value but not in privledge or responsibility. Just cuz dad does it doesn't mean junior should. Risking our wildlife so bow companies can sell more bows and junior can be just like dad isn't what hunting is about. I'm positive your dad knew exactly what he was doing by letting you shoot that deer, sounds like you have a great dad but do you think in this day and age that all dads are as good as yours was? I doubt it very highly. Sorry, I don't trust 80% of the parents out there to spend the time and energy to ensure their kids know exactly what they are doing with archery gear. Have you been to a hunters ed class recently??? Half the parents can't even be bothered to sit through the classes with their kids. Yeah I trust people like that!