I have tried and tried and he has almost got it, but as soon as he falls or comes close to falling, he gets off the bike and says he doesn't want to ride. What can I do? I don't want to force him, but I would really like him to be able to ride so we can go on family excursions and so he doesn't get made fun off by other children because he still has training wheels.
2007-07-27 03:29:42 · 18 answers · asked by tmb 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
take the training wheels off, and try having some one else teach him, without you around, i know you want to be the one but sometimes it is best for some one else, an uncle or family friend, he is less likely to give up with some one else
2007-07-27 03:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by melissa s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with my own 7-yr-old. We took the training wheels off his bike when he turned 7 and now he won't ride at all. At this point, his little sister (5) is going to learn to ride without training wheels before he does.
I keep offering to take him to a big empty parking lot and run with him so he learns to ride, but it's like a mental block -- he doesn't think he can do it, and as long as he thinks that, he's not going to.
2007-07-27 03:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him around other children his age that knows how to ride a bike. This will modivate him, because he will want to have fun with the other kids. Take the family to the park and let him set and watch the family having fun riding their bikes. Make sure to have his bike handy so if he wants he can take the training wills off. He will finally become less afraid of falling, make sure he is on a soft surface so if he falls he will not hurt himself much, this will make him less afraid also
2007-07-27 06:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Cristy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had those baby bikes like the tricycles when i was 2 and 3 and when i was 4 i got a bike with training wheels and when i was 5 i learned how to ride without training wheels. so i think the average age would be 4. oh and 5-7 is a good age range to take training wheels off. hope i helped!
2016-04-01 04:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 7 year old is afraid of being hurt. First, I would make sure that he is wearing all appropriate safety equipment. Explain to him what each piece does and how it will prevent him from being hurt. Address his concerns and try to find out why he is frightened.
Second, he is developing a bad habit. He is letting fear stop him from doing something. When you let him stop riding, you are catering to this fear. I assume that he is not at the house when he falls or nearly falls. Tell him he has to ride the bike back to the house.
Then don't let him go do his favorite things right away after he returns -- find something for him to do that involves exercise -- like take a walk instead, or jump rope, or something else that he normally wouldn't do. If he "stops doing what he doesn't want to do" and instead does what he wants to do, you are reinforcing the bad behavior.
2007-07-27 03:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let him help to plan a fun event that includes a family bike ride and tell him as soon as he learns to ride with no training wheels, he'll get to go on the trip as his reward.
2007-07-27 08:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by ImageSavvy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In June I discovered that my cousins' kidz were riding their bikes with out training wheels both children are three. I started taking my kidz to grandma's house. She lives on a quiet cul de sac. We spent 1-2 hours each Sunday running up and down the street holding onto the seat of the bikes to help them balance. We gradually moved to just a hand on the back. There were tears from my 5year old daughter in the beginning, but I just told her it was for her own good. My 3 year old son took to it quickly. It took us about 6 lessons. My son now starts, stops and rides all by himself. My daughter needs help starting, but does everything else by herself. Sometimes pushing is good.
2007-07-27 12:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by 2gr8t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the other suggestions do not work, a lot of bike shops offer classes teaching kids to ride a 2 wheeler. Sometimes kids learn better from somebody that they are not so close to. A professional is trained to work with kids that are a bit fearful.
2007-07-27 05:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine got a "scooter", like a two wheeled skateboard with a stand up handle. A couple weeks on the scooter taught him balance & steering. I was following him one day and realized he was ready for the bike again. I took off his training wheels. Had him coast down a grassy hill with his feet out, but not on the ground. The next time down he had his feet on the pedals. The third time down, he pedaled, went past the house, and began riding circles in the cul-de-sac. It was a blast
2007-07-27 03:49:50 · answer #9 · answered by plsticsman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just dont force him but, if he is into it he will try to get into it, he might be able to stand out in something else that is different that the other children may not know how to do.
P.S I am 10 and didnt know how to ride until I was 7.
2007-07-28 12:50:21 · answer #10 · answered by slmblack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are training wheels that can be adjusted up and up every week or so. He will finally figure, the training wheels are not doing anything and you can remove them. Be sure he has his helmet and any other bike gear on. Never wear shorts when learning to ride.
( Connie Mom of 4 )
2007-07-27 04:54:39 · answer #11 · answered by connie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋