Parent Stuff is Hard

[Cowdog2005]

My son is 10 and had killed a couple of deer, but not this year. He had done all the right things except be at the right place at the right time. So last Saturday evening was going to be the last hunt for us.

At just after sunset a doe came in, one we recognized and a perfect one to take. She never gave good shot and with just a few minutes of light she turned but was mostly behind Cedar tree. He got ready because she was only a step or two toward the feeder from being a perfect shot. I watch the clock tick. She never moved and it went past legal light. I had to lean over and tell him to stand down, wasn't legal. He of course did and she of course took the step.

I know it was the right thing and he absolutely knew it was right. He is a great kid and will tell the story for years, but I sure wish he could of had the shot.

BTW, I cut the Cedar tree down then next afternoon.

[junkmanhunter]

My son is 10 and had killed a couple of deer, but not this year. He had done all the right things except be at the right place at the right time. So last Saturday evening was going to be the last hunt for us.

At just after sunset a doe came in, one we recognized and a perfect one to take. She never gave good shot and with just a few minutes of light she turned but was mostly behind Cedar tree. He got ready because she was only a step or two toward the feeder from being a perfect shot. I watch the clock tick. She never moved and it went past legal light. I had to lean over and tell him to stand down, wasn't legal. He of course did and she of course took the step.

I know it was the right thing and he absolutely knew it was right. He is a great kid and will tell the story for years, but I sure wish he could of had the shot.

BTW, I cut the Cedar tree down then next afternoon.

The right decision isn't always the easiest one to make. I'm sure once you explained to him, he understood, might not have liked it but i'm sure he knows why you wouldn't let him shoot.

Good job setting the right example and being the role model most kids need.. Their parents!!

[DOUBLE.A]

Yep. But that's what makes it exciting. The whole you never know what's gonna happen

[Shane]

As hard as it was, that will be a GREAT memory for you both - not to mention a priceless life lesson for your boy. Good job, Dad!

[mikemorvan]

Bummer, but nice work.

[sailor]

Good job dad

[Hookem84]

Raising him right!

[BW412]

He learned far more by not taking the shot. Good job!

[rtp]

Great job! I hate to tell you but that aint nothing compared to how hard it is to get them through those teenage years, lol. Keep having fun and making memories. It goes by so fast.

[basschump]

you got to spend time with him deer hunting... thats the important thing! Great life lesson learned.

[Geezy Rider]

A good life lesson.

[BigThicketBoy]

Yep sometimes doing the right thing hurts us more than them.

[Bisch]

You did good, teaching him the RIGHT way to do things!

Bisch

[MisterSanders]

I bet that was tough, but the kid just learned a valuable lesson in integrity! Keep up the good work!

[jcd49]

The right decision isn't always the easiest one to make. I'm sure once you explained to him, he understood, might not have liked it but i'm sure he knows why you wouldn't let him shoot.

Good job setting the right example and being the role model most kids need.. Their parents!!

This is spot on!