It's good and bad
It's a publicity stunt......
I think it's great that these kids are involved in aviation. BUT, he's not getting his license in Canada, but here in the US. So....it's a publicity stunt. Also being the first african-american to do this too says a lot! BUT it's still a publicity stunt.
The last post is right about being young, and the ability to make decisions. There was a kid at my school about 15 years ago, he was only 12 years old. This kid could do auto's to almost any spot the instructor pointed too. I don't know what happened to him. There's a guy at my home airport, his kid is 4 years old, and can land and takeoff the plane! That's great, but come on, let the kid be a kid!
Just my .02!