Originally Posted by
devildogmech
I'll try the field of grass trick.... My wife said to just leave it, and he will get so embarased that he will just do it....
I think he is sensing my frustration (I can get overbearing
).... I try not to show it, but its tough.... He has the same problem I do... If we try something and it doesnt work within the first two or three tries, we get VERY frustrated.... Its genetic, my Dad is the same way.... Its sad too, cuz I'm such a clutz that nothing ever works the first or fifth time!
Thanks all
Billy
Try this as well, find a nice level, not muddy field. Take the bike and the kid. Hand bike to kid. Tell them to ride.
Here is the hard part. Go sit down. Let them screw with it. Grass is softer than pavement. He gets it, and he will get going. Just let him figure it out.
Please do not ask me how many times I lost my temper with my kids. My son, now 11, listened to a lot of stupid from me. So did his sister, who finally rode last year at 8.
My son is now happy to go with me on 20 mile rides, and I am working with both on hills. It's time to relax.
BTW--we can be the worst teachers of our own kids because of our emotional investment in their success. We can see the greatness in our kids, but only they can bring it out. (I hate that.) Good luck.