It's a little weird asking for parenting help on RM, but I think most monkey parents will actually have some good advice.
So yesterday I took my son to BMX for the first time (he is 6) on his first practice run he took a pretty good digger. He was really scared after that and didn't want to ride anymore, but he did want to stay and watch. I kept asking him if he was sure that he didn't want to try again and he kept saying no. I don't want to be a pushy dad so I told him I was really proud of him for trying and I hope he will try it again.
I really wanted him to get back on the bike and try, you know the face your fear thing. At the same time I didn't know how hard to push him. Today I'm really conflicted - not sure if I did the right thing.
question 1: did I go about this the right way?
question 2: how can I push him towards trying it again?
Thanks
So yesterday I took my son to BMX for the first time (he is 6) on his first practice run he took a pretty good digger. He was really scared after that and didn't want to ride anymore, but he did want to stay and watch. I kept asking him if he was sure that he didn't want to try again and he kept saying no. I don't want to be a pushy dad so I told him I was really proud of him for trying and I hope he will try it again.
I really wanted him to get back on the bike and try, you know the face your fear thing. At the same time I didn't know how hard to push him. Today I'm really conflicted - not sure if I did the right thing.
question 1: did I go about this the right way?
question 2: how can I push him towards trying it again?
Thanks