I was taught early on to never point a gun or weapon of any type at someone or any thing you did not want to kill. I don't remember the teachings but did handle loaded pistols at a very young age with no problems. I will not even take a gun into the same yard where one of my pets may be because they could always dart out in front if I were to shoot at a snake or something.

I taught my kids the same but as a safeguard I didn't tempt them with easy to reach, easy to find weapons.

Things are so different now. Kids videos involve shooting every thing in sight, Sex criminals can move into your neighborhood without you knowing about it. No one knows anyone now. There's unfairness and corruption at every corner of life. So many household have multiple guns making it more difficult to keep them hidden. So many carry in their vehicles now where previously there was no need to. My daughter carries a small alloy 38 in her purse (I think).