If you’re intelligent about it, spending time with your kids doesn’t need to be a zero sum experience, meaning that you both can have a lot of fun. Now, I know that you’re supposed to cherish all time with your kids, but let’s face it, watching Disney movies gets old! I find that my son and I both have a great time when we ride on his XR 70. He is still too small to ride it on his own, but he is still small enough that we can ride it together fairly comfortably. I have a blast because, even though it’s small, I’m riding a motorcycle. I know he’s having a great time because he talks for the entire time we’re riding.
We ride on the trail we have on our property. I discussed making this trail in a previous post. A great thing about riding with him in the woods is that he is beginning to become less anxious about it. At first, he’d repeatedly ask about bears, deer, or other animals in a very nervous tone. Now he almost seems to look forward to seeing an animal if it may cross our path. I’m not trying to say that he should be wanting to run through the forest by himself, but having just a healthy respect for the possible danger is much better than all out fear.
Another awesome effect of us riding is that he spends much less time playing video games. My wife and I enforce daily time limits on gaming and it ends up being a battle every time we say it’s time to stop playing. I’m happy to say that just mentioning the dirt bike will get him to shut off the video game and run to grab his helmet. So, if you’re a parent who loves motorcycles, get your kids involved. I promise it’ll be great for your entire family.
“You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.” - Desmond Tutu
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