How young is too young?

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Put a stinger in my sons hand the first time when he was 5yo.  He didn't do too bad considering the machine he was welding with. Attached Images
Reply:The kid looks well equiped and safely prepared to weld.His old man though-has no welding goggles, arm protection, and heaven help him if he kneals on some slag.Gunpowder in the reloading area and solvents on the shelf also look tacky when the welder is plugged in.Since the kid seems aware of safety concerns he should give us some instructions.(snicker snicker) He is about the age of a couple of my grandkids-this gave me some ideas for next years Christmas presents to them-great picture and great discussion issue.
Reply:started my son in the 8th grade,i think he can weld better than me now,hes 16 going on 30 lol
Reply:My dad started me at 8 with a torch, sticks at about 10 or 11, could run a rig by myself before I could get a drivers license. At fifteen was considered better than most around. Dad is the best I ever saw and he says I am better than he is. He is retired now, and I live in a different state with my own welding company and a rep for being the guy to call if you want it done right and done to last. Warranty everything for 12 months, and haven't had a repair in 10 years. My welds were prettier when I was 20, but I don't see as good as I did back then, lol.The difference between art and craft is the quality of the workmanship. I am an artist.
Reply:my dad started me when i was 10 im now 26 when i was 16 he said i could weld better than him and he was a certified welder for over 30 yrs he told guys that were looking for employment with him that if they could not keep up with me or do as well or better dont even bother filling the applacation out....lol  as long as they can do it safe i dont think there is a age requirement...... heimbuck welding