He's only seven - if he's been asking for clipless for years then that's like since he was in diapers

Seriously, it sounds more like dad wants him to go clipless and dad wants him to suit up in full kit.

My advice - teach him the fun things of cycling - out in the sunshine, beautiful scenery, fun with dad and other riders. Teach him how to ride safely in traffic and with other riders. Teach him to spin not push.

You're teaching him to be OC about his equipment. Geez he's only seven