Parents, of course, get concerned when they see their loved ones high in a tree. These first climbs made by children on their own are usually performed without the safety of tree climbing equipment. Sometimes accidents occur: bruises are common, but sometimes bones are broken. At schools run by TCI-certified Facilitators and Instructors, no climber is without rope protection at any time, and all climbers are required to wear a helmet. This makes tree climbing an extremely safe activity.

Children excel in roped tree climbing because they are low in body weight, fearless, and have an unlimited abundance of energy. Children will quickly ascend a rope, leaving their breathless parents far behind. This feels great to a kid, because here is something they can do better than their parents! Tree climbing is a great way to build a child's self-confidence!

Adults and children learn at the same pace when first learning to climb trees. There is no age bias. It's remarkable to see a seven year old child explain to their parent how to move the knots in sequence to gain height. At the tree climbing school, we encourage children to help their parents move up into a tree. Instructors are always there to give instruction, of course; but a child's encouraging words to a parent provide many positive benefits to both.