Yes, I mentioned that upthread. This discussion reminds me of the mothers/families who get very young girls into “beauty pageants” ...who benefits and what motivates. Back to that thin line. ;)
I think the beauty pageant thing is all parent stuff, and not so good. When young people have a dream, have the knowhow, and have support, I would generally not discourage them.
Though not of the same magnetude, when my father was 5 years old (circa 1909)he was allowed, even encouraged to canoe by himself on the Des Moines River, where the family camped in the summer. He was taught by a native American who was friend of the family.