In discussing wound care and tissue healing after injury, it only makes sense to add a note on the way soft tissue composition changes as the body ages.
When shooting a bow, there are several moving pieces that must all work in perfect sequence. In order for this to happen, imagine the body as a machine. All of the parts must be aligned, stacked and secured.
These early developmental years are the opportune time to maximize on a variety of athletic endeavors and experiences - the more exposure they get the more well-rounded they will be.