Longbow or Recurve for 5yr old

[Bear Heart]

I would like to get my son a good bow for his 5th birthday.  Been looking at Maddog and black rhino.  Unsure if a longbow or a recurve would be better suited for his age.  What seems to be easier for little ones?  Would the longbow be more durable for a rowdy little guy?

[Whip]

I don't have any experience in that department, but I can't imagine it would really matter much.  Anything that can fling some arrows toward a target is going to provide a bunch of fun for him!  I would guess that he might be most impressed with something that looks similar to Dad's.    
Enjoy your time sharing the stick and string!

[David Spear]

Call Mike at maddog, he'll set your boy up.  

[ka]

Got my 5 yr. Grandson a Maddog Longbow. Works for him!!

[texbow2]

My kids have used both. Cant go wrong with either one. Mine seem to like the grip on the MD recure a little better as far as repeatable hand placement.

[Terry Lightle]

I have 3 sons and from my experience it makes no difference

[Bear Heart]

I see his pup recurve is measured at 21" draw length and comes between 10 and 20 pounds.  What is good for a 5 year with some room to grow.  Don't want him to start out over bowed.