All depends how responsible the child is. Show them pictures on how dangerous a prop can be. Not to get off the subject, but my dad taught me to be responsible in gun ownership. I haven't shot myself, nor have I shot others. I learned way early in life that a gun is not a toy... but a deadly weapon. I seen pictures of suicides, gun murders and what gun accidents can do... my dad was in Law Enforcement. Those pictures never left my head. And it taught me safety first, and to pay attention.

As soon as I did anything that was stupid... he not only took my guns away, but he punished me on top of it and explained why he did it.

People can die or get very hurt if they are careless with our Glow/Gas planes. Even electric planes can be dangerous... I remember someone posted a picture of what a plane did to him when he had a faulty speed controller. Or was it he bumped the radio while it was on? I forgot.

Anyway, just my perspective in the matter... hope I helped.

Luftwaffe Oberst
Radio Aero Modelers Club
AMA District II
Pulaski, NY