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<blockquote data-quote="russperry" data-source="post: 1159157" data-attributes="member: 22548"><p>I had the same Rubicon to cross a few years back with my own kids. In turn they wanted to ride and I was supportive while my wife was concerned but not actively opposed. I required MSF course first and went through the courses with them each in turn. My older son rides pretty regularly but my ATGATT behavior hasn't totally sunk in - he wears one of those squiddly ICON vests instead of full jacket so I'm expecting he's going to learn about road rash the hard way, but he's got decent riding shoes, gloves and helmet so hopefully his first "experience" won't be too bad if and when it comes.</p><p></p><p>I'd go along with others in saying I agree with your instincts - trying to help him with decision making is the responsible way to go, even though you open yourself to possible outside critique as well as the internal doubt and concern that you've encouraged him to take up a hobby/lifestyle that we all acknowledge is more dangerous than getting addicted to Red Bull.</p><p></p><p>I think you're on track (though my internet-based opinion is worth significantly less than a day old newspaper....)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="russperry, post: 1159157, member: 22548"] I had the same Rubicon to cross a few years back with my own kids. In turn they wanted to ride and I was supportive while my wife was concerned but not actively opposed. I required MSF course first and went through the courses with them each in turn. My older son rides pretty regularly but my ATGATT behavior hasn't totally sunk in - he wears one of those squiddly ICON vests instead of full jacket so I'm expecting he's going to learn about road rash the hard way, but he's got decent riding shoes, gloves and helmet so hopefully his first "experience" won't be too bad if and when it comes. I'd go along with others in saying I agree with your instincts - trying to help him with decision making is the responsible way to go, even though you open yourself to possible outside critique as well as the internal doubt and concern that you've encouraged him to take up a hobby/lifestyle that we all acknowledge is more dangerous than getting addicted to Red Bull. I think you're on track (though my internet-based opinion is worth significantly less than a day old newspaper....) [/QUOTE]
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