Should a Five Year Old Be taken Hunting

chessylady · ‎05-01-2010

It was reported that Kate Middleton took 5 year old Prince George on a "grouse hunting expedition." I am aware that the British Royals hunt but I would be reluctant to take a five year old who could be upset. Of course, we don't know what he actually witnessed.

BeccaLou · ‎02-09-2016

No. Never ! My cousin took his little boy , along with his Father and brother and my uncle shot and a bullit bounced of a rock and the little boy was killed.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

The point is he will learn gun safety. I believe all kids should be taught gun safety whether or not they ever own or shoot a gun as an adult.

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Marp · ‎03-09-2010

That is about the age my brother and I were when dad first took us hunting.

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Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

I wouldn’t do it. Children could become upset, seeing the death of an animal. My husband tells the story of his one-and-only hunting expedition. He was a teenager and shot a deer. He threw up and never went hunting again. He could not eat venison after that either. A five year old could become quite upset. It’s not worth finding out how he’d react, even if it’s a bird.

Blahblahvampemer · ‎08-31-2010

Yes, because experience is the best teacher, and it goes back untold thousands of years. Gun safety used to be handled by hunters and schools, and it should still be that way.

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willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

@chessylady

I suspect it is normal for royals to do this.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

In the US, yes, five is too young on public lands. In the UK is is traditional and in a controlled environment it is okay.

Children who live on farms are exposed to animals being killed for food from birth. City folks are not used to this and may get upset, but country kids do not.

i am often amazed at the 4H kids who sell their animals for college money at the county fairs after raising them from birth. They know they are not pets and seem to do fine.

I know I would be a mess. I get too attached.

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

Not at five, I don't care how advanced he may be for his age. Small children have a fascination with guns and should be told IMO that they are dangerous and they should stay away from guns. 12 years old is young enough to teach gun safety and I'm against hunting unless it's a necessity.