Estranged relatives? [...snort.]

That's kind of an odd combo, but why the pity? Is there more to his story?

[Then again, grey areas pop up all the time. Maybe this is one of those cases.]

That probably depends on the kids, though. Some kids would look at those dangers and feel even more compelled to go out there and train. Kids can be pretty rebellious-- believe me, I know that from experience.