In reply to Hendofan:
I have to be honest, my view is MB is not an appropriate place for an 11 year old.
Climbers in the high alpine need to be able to make judgments and understand complex evolving situations, largely based on experience and understanding of mountain environments and human behaviour. They should be prepared to be fully responsible for themselves, even if guided, as well as ready to assist others should it be needed. These are fundamental principles of being in the mountains, not enshrined in law but just common sense and responsible behaviour. And we should seek to pass them on to the younger generation.
I understand totally the impulse to pass on the joy of climbing to young children - but I would be concerned if I witnessed an 11 year old being short-roped high on MB. I also worry that if something happened to your son the mayor of St Gervais would view it as yet another example of inappropriate behaviour on MB and look to further restrict other climbers from using the mountain, as has already been done.
Post edited at 13:33