I wouldn't let my kid try to drive my expensive car...
I've tried to start my dad's truck before and it's stick. I didn't pay attention and the transmission was in first, not neutral. I tried to start it for a bit and it wouldn't start, then all of a sudden it lurched forward and ran into the barbecue grill... I slammed on the parking brakes, something that kid failed to do... Didn't do much damage and only moved like 2 feet. This is one of the few reasons why I now refuse to drive a stick, I just can't drive them and the world is better off with me driving an auto...