Re: Young Kids Torching
I let my oldest try when he was four, but that was based on two things:
a) His ability to follow directions so I knew he could grasp certain safety concepts
b) His motor skills ability to rotate a rod (pencil to start).
Even then, I never completely let go of his hands when they were near the flame, and he still managed to touch a still hot rod of clear to his shoulder.
He still asks to try now and again (he's 7) but he's mostly not interested.
I had him wear my shade 5 goggles since they strapped on easier while I wore the guest diddys I keep on hand.
My other son, again, with hands on assistance, made a small blown ornament this holiday past season and he was 4 at the time. He really really wants to get out there again to learn to make marbles.
It depends on the child. I know 11 year olds I wouldn't let near my torch. I know of some of my kid's friends who I'd let in with a parental waiver.
edit: Oh, and I set up the Cricket for their torch sessions rather than have them accidentally turn on the larger flame on my redmax.
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