He has never been able to really get going and stay going, even when the traing wheels were on. We have only been able to get him to try it twice since taking the training wheels off. He sees his younger siblings are able to ride, and his friends. My fear is that if he doesn't learn very soon, he never will. I know he would enjoy it once he got the hang of it. I want him to be confident to go riding with his friends. If we go for a walk around the block, while the younger kids are on bikes, he will volunteer to push the stroller, pull a wagon, walk the dog, etc. He just doesn't want to ride his bike. He has all of the needed safety equipment, and has never even had a bad fall. He has only pedaled on his own, with no help, maybe 20 feet, before losing balace, and getting off, frustrated, in a huff, wanting to back inside and call it a day. HELP!
2006-08-03 20:34:36 · 3 answers · asked by mom24athome 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
If he doesn't like the Bike, try another means for him. Skateboard, Rollerblades, or even one of those little slim scooter things. he just might need more confidence in something else to get him to try the bike gain.
The worse thing you can do is force him to try it. That could make him go even farther away from it.
2006-08-11 10:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't want to ride a bike don't force him. Its not a requirement for growing up. As long as he is active and enjoys other things I wouldn't worry about it.
2006-08-04 03:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by funda62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a community swimming pool?
You might tell him that the only way you will let him go swimming is if he rides his bike to the pool.
2006-08-04 04:12:36 · answer #3 · answered by Candidus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋