I don't want to enter into the debate, but to answer the original question, the Easton Reflex is a good bat for kids.
I never thought I would do so, but I spent more money on a bat when my son was playing up on a select team and everyone else had these expensive bats. (TPX Catalyst) At the same time, I bought him a Reflex to use at the cages, or when it the grass was wet, etc. He still has both and he likes them.
FWIW- I see a lot of kids using the Reflex at the LL park and I would buy another one if his got lost.