I was in high school home ec when I put a needle through my finger! It isn't always the little ones! I didn't have any home experience since my mom sewed but didn't teach. Start them out on a good machine and supervise. They will quickly learn how to the right way. Kids are so smart! I bought a kids machine for my 8 yr old granddaughter and it was so much a pain because it wouldn't stay threaded. Big mistake!