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I am so sorry to hear that Harley that is tragic.
I have thought long and hard about my kids going on bikes. I have been around them all my life and have always loved them. Have been off a few times, fortunately only minor events....would never put them on the back of me. Not enough experience.
My youngest goes out for short rides with her dad. I have wrapped her in cotton wool since she was tiny becuase she nearly never made it, but she loves the bike and I am reluctant to stop her doing something she loves so much.
I know you can never plan for the unexpected but I spend my life being governed my rules and regulations in childcare and sometimes think we are taking away our children's childhood, because we are terrified of letting tham doing anything in case they get hurt....even down to having to risk assess a trampoline and not letting them on it in case they get injured.
I want her to grow up with a healthy respect for bikes than if she wants one when she is older she can learn to ride herself instead of going out on the back of some nutter like I did |