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**James Deuce** · 23rd December 2009, 05:52

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

That's double standards isn't it?

No. It's positive proactive parenting. I'd rather they smoked Dak. I'm hoping that the uncool factor kicks in during the teenage years rendering Dad and motorcycles so uncool they wouldn't be seen with either.

**crazyhorse** · 23rd December 2009, 05:54

Originally Posted by James Deuce

No. It's positive proactive parenting. I'd rather they smoked Dak. I'm hoping that the uncool factor kicks in during the teenage years rendering Dad and motorcycles so uncool they wouldn't be seen with either.

Good luck with that - doubt that will happen. Ain't nothing positive about wanting kids to smoke dak...............

oh that's right, you aren't a Mum..............

**James Deuce** · 23rd December 2009, 05:55

They'll get a thick ear if I catch them doing that too. Win-win situation.

**Trumpess** · 23rd December 2009, 07:08

Hiya #1

Both mine ride. Mr 14 has a Suzuki 250 farm bike hack, hes been riding for 3 years now and Mr 10 has a Yamaha 50, hes been riding for over a year.
It had to be expected really, well eventually anyway as both of us ride, same as you guys.

I was an anxious mum when it all came about for Mr 14 as hes rip shit and bust, knows it all ya know, 14 going on 25! But he was suprisingly easy!
Hes now into learning tricks on the bike, wheelies and such. I think he has motorcross in mind! Ha he can think again!
The only time he has my heart in my mouth is when his father gives him my bike to ride! THAT brings tears to my eyes! And a few choice words.

Mr 10 was very tentative, took alot of encouragement for him to get on and give it ago. He got a quad bike a few years back, just a small 49cc one ... he hated it! To this day he still wont climb on it.
Being my baby, he made me very nervous when he started. He would be looking every which way except where he was going. Looking at where his feet were, the brakes, the gear stick as he was moving through them. After drumming into him what he should be doing he now he winds through those gears like theres no tomorrow, breaking the speed barriers on the poor old 50. Rips around corners full throttle looking to where he wants to go.
I colour my hair for a reason ... thanks to my darling babies. Fortunately no one has had an "off", so no injuries here, but a few times have had to push their bikes home due to flat tyres.

We live semi-rural, so have a private road way and a farm track in which they go riding. They love it! Tho the neighbours on the other hand, I would imagine not so.
Drawback for me for this whole experience was the petrol pilfering. Everytime I went to get me bike out for a ride, it was conciderably lighter than when I parked it up. Can thank their dad for that one and have put a stop to it.
They now have jobs to do to earn petrol

A plus ... with their riding they are learning about their bikes. Always down in the garage pottering and maintaining their steads with their dad. Always something to do on one of the bikes. Im still waiting for my house extention to commence!
Plus also with starting so young, I reckon it sets them up good for the road when they get their licences. Now that will be a whole nother kettle of fish to go through! Being competent on a bike at a young age I think has its merits.

It is to be expected of a mum being nervous and anchious(sp) when their babies first start riding. Dad just wants them to get it right from the onset with a few scratches and bruises to be expected as medals.
Watching and cringing as they grow into their riding is all part and parcel.
It gets better tho, as they get better at it, you WILL become more relaxed.
Set good rules in place right from the start. Let Sully be primary trainer, so young Sully dosent get confused with all the orders in what he should be doing. Talk to your hubby, put your 2 cents worth in with him, voice your concerns. In no time at all you will all be out together on ya bikes riding.

How exciting for you all!

**yungatart** · 23rd December 2009, 07:32

Well, as a Mum, I can say with truth that your babies are always your babies...doesn't matter whether they are 6 or 15 (or 34, for that matter!), they are always your baby...and the fear and worries kick in just as much, when they are trying something new or potentially dangerous...

He'll be fine...you might need valium!

Just as a little aside, young hXc had a two wheeler pushbike, complete with trainer wheels when he was about 3...he got clever and confident and competent, training whels came off, he binned! Broke 2 teeth and his nose and had road rash from arsehole to breakfast time!

He's never had an off on his motorbike!

Have a great Christmas!

**avgas** · 23rd December 2009, 09:16

Nephew gets a racing bmx the christmas.

I'm so stoked as an uncle. Everyone put money in for it.
I remember when I raced my first mountainbike race.
His bike looks really solid and fast. I wish I had something like this when I was 5.

**Number One** · 23rd December 2009, 09:42