Going to Africa will give her a perspective that will change her life and outlook on the world. The first time gave me perspective, the second time humbled me and I think has forever changed my life. It teaches you how fortunate we are,how simple life can be, and how we have to work for the things we want. Of your wife wants her to grow up to be a humble and appreciative of this wonderful life we are all blessed with she will let her go. I see some of these reality shows and I pray that if I have a daughter these aren't the role models she is exposed to.
I think the bonding think is a good point. My dad and I could barely be in the same room with each other when I was a teenager, but we could share a duck blind. Those days are special ones.
If you are determine to us a bow, I would lighten the broadheads, I understand kentic energy, but big grain broadheads, bigger drop, speed kills and shot placement matters.
You could always get a crossbow? Or see if they have a rifle to rent. Let her decide and let her do it her way, whether it is the long stalk in the grass or the long wait in the blind. She will earn it and have a great time with her dad!
Oh and just load up on bitlong!
