I do not think i would give a table top reflector to a 7 year old without some commitment from the parents.
First - you need a table where it will be used. Someone has to set that up.
Collimation issues have already been brought up.
Too much opportunity to drop something into the scope on to the primary or the secondary.
Not really intuitive as to how to point it.
I would recommend a 50 to 70 mm refractor. I did not see a budget stated so I don't know what the target is.
I think the Celstron Travel Scope would make a good starter for a 7 year old. Still will need some adult supervision.
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