Been working with him since spring and he kept chickening out. Today he just... did it. Went down the driveway, made it to the mailbox, didn't crash. Wife got the whole thing on video and I'm not gonna lie, I teared up a little. He's already asking when we can go to the park to do it again. Pretty sure this is the best day ever.
That's awesome! The moment when they actually believe in themselves is everything. Bet that felt amazing to watch.
Seven months of patience paying off. You're a good dad for sticking with it instead of forcing it. Those moments stick with kids forever.
This is the good stuff right here. When they surprise themselves and realize they're capable of more than they thought. Classic dad win.
Mine is 6 and still terrified of this. How did you finally get him past the mental block? Just kept encouraging or was there something specific that clicked?
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Wait until he realizes he can ride to the store or his friend's house. Next phase of independence unlocked for both of you.