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Teaching your son to ride a bike without training wheels
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:48 pm
OT baws, I present a question to you.
The wife and I both work full time and the kids are with their grandparents during the day when not in school. A few hours ago I get a text from my wife that her dad sent to her of a video of my son riding his bike without training wheels for the very first time. Ever.
I have worked with him a couple times in the past but he never seemed interested in learning so I figured I wouldn't push it until this spring. Well apparently my father in-law taught him today, as evidenced in the video.
I'm actually kind of upset right now but the wife thinks I'm being ridiculous. That's something that I will NEVER be able to do now. My father in-law effectively took that experience away from me as a dad.
I know he meant zero harm by it and it's awesome that my son now has the memory of his grandfather (who probably won't be here for more than 10 more years) taught him to ride without training wheels. And likewise - my father in-law now has that memory of teaching his grandson to do that. But still - as a dad - that really bothers me. I've been looking forward to teaching him this spring so that we both could have that memory.
Am I being ridiculous as my wife claims or do I have a legitimate reason to be upset here?
The wife and I both work full time and the kids are with their grandparents during the day when not in school. A few hours ago I get a text from my wife that her dad sent to her of a video of my son riding his bike without training wheels for the very first time. Ever.
I have worked with him a couple times in the past but he never seemed interested in learning so I figured I wouldn't push it until this spring. Well apparently my father in-law taught him today, as evidenced in the video.
I'm actually kind of upset right now but the wife thinks I'm being ridiculous. That's something that I will NEVER be able to do now. My father in-law effectively took that experience away from me as a dad.
I know he meant zero harm by it and it's awesome that my son now has the memory of his grandfather (who probably won't be here for more than 10 more years) taught him to ride without training wheels. And likewise - my father in-law now has that memory of teaching his grandson to do that. But still - as a dad - that really bothers me. I've been looking forward to teaching him this spring so that we both could have that memory.
Am I being ridiculous as my wife claims or do I have a legitimate reason to be upset here?
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Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:49 pm to TDsngumbo
Tell him to grow up and stop being soft. Then, after that, sign him up for tournament ball.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:50 pm to TDsngumbo
You're being a bitch.
ETA: actually a huge gaping count.
ETA: actually a huge gaping count.
This post was edited on 2/7/19 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:50 pm to TDsngumbo
You are being ridiculous. You neglected to take care of the situation so a man stood up and taught the boy.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:51 pm to fr33manator
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You neglected to take care of the situation so a man stood up and taught the boy.
The kid hasn't ridden his bike in months. The opportunity hasn't really come up in a while and I was waiting for this spring to do this. It just bothers me.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:52 pm to TDsngumbo
Given the situation you're describing, you're gonna miss some firsts. It sucks but it is what it is. Grandpa and your son have a great memory together and you're getting free child care (I assume). I'd let it go. You'll have plenty of firsts with your son.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:52 pm to TDsngumbo
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The kid hasn't ridden his bike in months
Why haven’t you taken him riding?
Long story short, grandpa made time for him. You didn’t. Sad truth. And those who sow, reap.
I’m guilty of the same thing. You get caught up in work and life and you miss these moments chasing the almighty dollar.
But you can’t buy them back. And you blink and they are grown. And then you’d pay anything for them to be little again.
Let it be a lesson. you have to take time to make time.
This post was edited on 2/7/19 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:52 pm to Old Character
quote:
You're being a bitch.
ETA: actually a huge gaping count
Pick on MFer
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:52 pm to TDsngumbo
Do it in the grass for some test runs
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:52 pm to TDsngumbo
Don't worry about it. Its just another reason in your wife's eyes that her father is better than you .
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:52 pm to TDsngumbo
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I've been looking forward to teaching him this spring so that we both could have that memory
I can promise you that your son - in 10 years or less - will have no recollection of when, who, or how he was taught to ride a bike.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:53 pm to TDsngumbo
My father-in-law died unexpectedly recently. My kids and wife are devastated. When shite like that happens you will realize not to sweat the small stuff. If we could get him back he could teach the kids whatever he would want. Just think of it as you gave him an experience as a grandfather and your son an experience with his grandfather, who won’t live forever.
Be bigger than that, because life is too short.
Be bigger than that, because life is too short.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:54 pm to TDsngumbo
I'm not calling you ridiculous, but I think you should be thankful that your child has grandparents that can do this. I also think it is a wonderful memory for your child as well as your father in law. Let them have it. If you are a good dad, then your kid will have other, more meaningful memories of you.
My kids are young and won't remember either of their bio-grandfathers and I would do ANYTHING in the world to let my son have the experience and memory that yours has. When you yield that much time to your parents and/or in-laws they are just going to teach your kids things whether you like it or not. I'd be more pissed if the grandparents took the easy route and left them inside all day in front of a TV.
My kids are young and won't remember either of their bio-grandfathers and I would do ANYTHING in the world to let my son have the experience and memory that yours has. When you yield that much time to your parents and/or in-laws they are just going to teach your kids things whether you like it or not. I'd be more pissed if the grandparents took the easy route and left them inside all day in front of a TV.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:54 pm to UGATiger26
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I can promise you that your son - in 10 years or less - will have no recollection of when, who, or how he was taught to ride a bike.
I can remember this.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:55 pm to TDsngumbo
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The kid hasn't ridden his bike in months. The opportunity hasn't really come up in a while and I was waiting for this spring to do this. It just bothers me.
OR you could just be happy that the kid got to experience it with his pow pow. Its going to be a great memory for both of them. Honestly, I don't remember when my kid first rode his bike with no training wheels.
Or just go take him for his first blow job. Great memories there.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:55 pm to TDsngumbo
Do you remember the first time you rode without training wheels? I don't. It's not that big of a moment. You can still go ride bikes with the kid any time.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:56 pm to TDsngumbo
think you came to the right place for feedback
dont think you're going to get the feedback you desire
dont think you're going to get the feedback you desire
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:56 pm to TDsngumbo
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so that we both could have that memory
How old is your son? I doubt he will even remember it. At most he would have remembered you telling the story about it.
I taught my son. I was happy for him, but it didn't seem then and it doesn't seem now (a couple of years later) like a big deal/memory.
As a father you shouldn't want to hold your kid back because of your lack of availability, ability, or own agenda/timeline.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:56 pm to TDsngumbo
I wouldn’t worry about it man
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:57 pm to TDsngumbo
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Pick on MFer
I'm on my bike gonna take a while, baw
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