I don't know where or when you grew up, but I had Wood Shop in 7th Grade and Metal Shop in 8th. Table saws, drill presses, lathes, welding, basic electronics.
Nothing but good can come from getting exposed to, and competent with, hand and power tools as soon as possible.
Lessons included a metal shop teacher with a total of six fingers.
WAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
If I can't do what I want, I'll wreck it so nobody else can, either.
WAAAAAAAAAAAH!!