>Because kids can't do hunting

You'd be wrong, both as a matter of law and of tradition. There are even some reserved youth-only days in the season, though they're not restricted to that.

Chances are most multi-generational hunters grew up doing so with their parents.

Apparently in MA you need to be 12, and you need to be accompanied by an adult (1 per child) age 12-14, at 15 you need your own hunting license.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/hunting-information-for-minors

And no, FYI I've never gone hunting. But it's useful to have at least a vague idea of how things going on around oneself work, even if not interested in participating.