Boys and girls that age should be allowed to play with fire and knives.(supervised at first of course)If more parents did this there wouldn't be the stigma against them.It is a shame that many outdoor schools have to teach something as simple as starting a proper fire.It is hard to believe that there are adults that have never done what your boy has done.GOOD ON THE BOTH OF YOU!Especially you Bacpacjac for encouraging him......

BOATMAN
John