| In any sort of recreational sports, especially extreme | | | | safety of ATV riding. And the most important thing |
| sports, there are bound to be risks and dangers | | | | of all - get them the right kind of ATV. |
| involved and ATV riding is of no exception too. | | | | Before you even get your son his Kid ATV, be sure |
| Hence, knowing the risks and dangers that lurk | | | | to sit him down and talk through with him the rules |
| around, would you ban your kids from ATV riding? | | | | and regulations of ATV riding and what you expect |
| Do you really think that banning them from riding on | | | | from him when he goes ATV riding. Tell him the |
| the ATVs is the solution to all the ATV accidents | | | | consequences that he will have to face if he does |
| that you hear and read about? | | | | not obey the rules - such as grounding him from |
| On a personal note, I don't really think that banning | | | | riding his ATV for a month or any other form of |
| our kids from ATV riding is going to do much - | | | | "punishment" that you deem fit. When you first set |
| because it will only make them even more curious as | | | | your rules and expectations with your child, it will |
| to why you would never let them try to ride on one. | | | | make him learn to be a responsible rider because he |
| It would make more sense to allow them to ride on | | | | wouldn't want to loose all the privileges that come |
| one and at the same time teach them to be | | | | with the rules and expectations that you have set |
| responsible riders. Yes, responsibility can be taught | | | | for him when he goes ATV riding. |
| and children are able to learn real quickly too. Besides, | | | | It may not be easy to try and make your kid stick |
| the popularity of ATVs has grown so much over the | | | | to the rules that you have set, but if you remain firm |
| years that there isn't any kid in this country that has | | | | with the rules set and carry out the "punishment" |
| not heard of ATVs. | | | | whenever he breaks the rules, slowly but surely, |
| Like I said earlier, you can teach your kids to be | | | | your kid will learn not to break the rules and be a |
| responsible - for their own lives as well as the lives of | | | | responsible rider. Do some reading and researching of |
| other riders when they are riding on their ATVs. I am | | | | your own - read up about the ATV safety rules and |
| sure that you know the rules of ATV safety - no | | | | regulations, check out the forums at ATV websites. |
| pillion riding, no riding on adult ATVs if you are below | | | | You may even be able to pick up a tip or two from |
| 16 years old, no riding under the influence of drugs or | | | | them on how to get your kid to be a safe and |
| alcohol, no riding on paved roads, always wear your | | | | responsible rider. It's always better to be safe than |
| protective gears, and the list goes on, so it's your | | | | sorry! |
| duty as a parent, to teach your kids about the | | | | |