Here's a question for all you parents out there.

At what age would you consider a child can be entrusted with a camera (apart from their 'phone). I know all kids are different, but when do you think a child would be able to learn, use and look after a camera without trashing it ?

I'm not thinking DSLR or anything complicated, just a P&S of the fairly basic kind.

I know there are parents out there who think their child is a genius and could handle a fabulous camera before they can walk .... but I'm thinking along more sensible and practical lines rather than "my child is a prodigy".

Thoughts ??