My recommendation is to get your kids/grand kids a light weight (both physical and draw) recurve to start out with. I see SO many kids after Christmas with either a real "cheapo" compound from one of the big box stores, or sometimes a better one but way out of "fit" for a beginner (draw weight, draw length, really poor --cheap -- release -- usually way too long).
My experience with beginners is that they learn faster and better with a recurve type beginner's bow than with a compound. The exception for a compound is the NASP Genesis (mini or standard). Beginners that learn some decent form with fingers, no let off and not wall seem to do better over time than learning on an ill fitting compound with all the bells and whistles.
YES! I know some of the kids want a bow that looks just like mom or dad's but if you want to do them a favor start out simpler. IMO
Arne