Gridley
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Well that title is clear as mud! Here’s what I mean: I have 3 children, ages 9, 11, & 14. Rather than reward them monetarily for doing chores or grades or even helping each other out, I’ve decided on an AR build program. Each will earn parts of their choosing (style/color/etc.) commensurate with the effort put forth until they have a full lower build kit. Keep in mind this summer I’ll be adding 3 to the kid count and they all fall into the same age range which means 6 rifles in total.
I think this is an amazing idea, and it sounds like you're going about it in a very responsible and systematic manner. My hat is off to you, sir!
Are you going to extend this to accessories? Magazines, slings, lights, etc.? I'm a buyer of firearms rather than a builder (though I do plan to do some building soon), but I greatly enjoy comparing accessories and mounting them to suit my tastes.
I will defer to others on whether it is better to buy a full BCG or assembly from parts, but even if you do you could still have them earn each piece separately. Were I to do this I might even start there, since taking apart and re-assembling the BCG is a routine task. If they get those parts first it encourages them to practice that, which will stand them in good stead later. I'd probably also do a "who can take their BCG apart the fastest? Who can do it blindfolded? Who can..." set of games if they show interest.