Originally Posted by master of none
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All kids need a chance to try things and make mistakes. It's called life experience, and it's not an irreversible disaster if he finds he's not suited to some things. It's a journey of self discovery, something positive to be celebrated.

I strongly agree. If he gets the opportunity and he decides it isn't for him - he is a success in having tried something new. If he gets to try it, but only over mom's reservations while she's lurking nearby in the camper - it sends the message you really don't have confidence that he can try new things. That message from mom is a far more damaging one than any amount of teasing (if it were to actually occur which is still nothing more than a scenario).