First let me state, I don't agree with this article on several fronts..First, these are NOT the 4 best IMHO, they are o.k.. but there are others.. Secondly, the main reason I posted this was to prompt parents everywhere to teach your kids to shoot, hunt, etc.. I may be preaching to the choir on this site, but thought it is worth mentioning none the less. Especially in lieu of today's world...

I picked up a little Savage .22 rimfire for my son last spring.. great little gun.. single shot, accu-trigger.. open sights..it's light --and it fits him very well.. all important..
https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=13775

Here is the article...
https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/4-best-youth-rifles/380302