while it's a baby and so young, yes safety is an issue...but then your opinion brings up the point of.."what's too young"....what do you consider safe or responsible and at what age level.....it's all a matter of opinion....while the kid SHOULD have had earpro in (not to is irresponsible)...in those parents eyes having him on the line while in the mother's arms is responsible, and as such not anyone elses' place to judge....such forms of judgement are where laws are created which may not take one's individual rights to free choice into consideration, or flat out ignore them...(such as a seat belt law).....I mean let's face it, we can judge all we wish...but who are we to judge how another person raises their child so long as the child isn't harmed in those decisions....and we should be responsible ourselves and offer friendly, helpful advise....ESPECIALLY to newcomers to the sport because their mishaps will give all gun owners the bad rep. later..........everyone chooses to raise their children how they feel...it's part of being free.....first thing I ever shot was a 12ga. 1100 at 6 years old....responsible?? by some people's opinion, NO....but then, it's not their family is it....my family has a rather long lineage in firearms industry and military, so you could say "it's in our DNA" as some people like to phrase.....my whole point is that you will always run into newbies and idiots...but to keep our sport alive and a positive public image...we should help educate those less knowledgeable