We took Eric out to play on the rocks with s when he was 10 months old. He started rope climbing at 3. The Petersons said they don't think climbing is any more dangerous than other sports. It is no more dangerous than riding a bike. I don't consider climbing more of a risk than other activities.
All activities are risky.
Mrs. Peterson said Eric is never pressured to climb. Someimes he wants to and sometimes he doesn't.