Standard scale bass for kids?

[kristine]

Check out @JoshFossgreen 's video on this very important question:

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There are a couple examples of kids playing full scale - I’d get the Squier starter kit.

Addendum: Can’t underestimate the importance of physically holding different basses to see what “fits” a person best in terms of comfort, weight, etc, @Gergo . It would be good to take him to a store and let him try a few (it can be dangerous, though - hold tight to your wallet )

For reference, I’m 5’2" and have fairly small hands, but my fingers have decent stretch. Recently tried a Squier Affinity P bass and liked it enough that it’s still on my mental list.