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re: Teaching your son to ride a bike without training wheels

Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:57 pm to
Posted by Funky Tide 8
Bayou Chico
Member since Feb 2009
56840 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:57 pm to
I cannot imagine getting upset by such a thing, but everyone is different.
Posted by Masterag
'Round Dallas
Member since Sep 2014
20248 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:57 pm to
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Am I being ridiculous


yes, absolutely ridiculous and irrational.

unless you told your FIL specifically not to teach his grandson to ride a bike, then you can't get mad and you're being utterly irrational and petty. and if you actually did do that, you probably need mental help.
Posted by Pecker
Rocky Top
Member since May 2015
16674 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:57 pm to
Be happy that he learned something. He’s better at life today than he was yesterday.

It would be selfish on your part to want aspects of his development delayed until a time that better suited you. Use it as motivation to find other things you guys can do together and you can teach him.
Posted by TuDog
Boston
Member since Jun 2005
4536 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:57 pm to
You are being petty
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
20868 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:58 pm to
Your wife’s dread level took a dive with this one. I suggest doing some extra red polling for the next month to reestablish dominance.
Posted by UGATiger26
Jacksonville, FL
Member since Dec 2009
9128 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:59 pm to
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I can remember this.


As in you actually remember that day and moment? Or you just remember the fact that someone taught you to ride a bike?

If the former, how old were you?

Asking in all seriousness. I’m not trying to be flippant.
Posted by jsquardjj
Member since Oct 2009
1422 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 4:59 pm to
You have no idea how lucky your kid is to have a grandfather that is watching him during the day, while you work, and is healthy and involved enough to actually take the time to teach him.

There are plenty of other life moments for you to have ahead.
Posted by WhiteMandingo
Member since Jan 2016
7910 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:00 pm to
He stepped up when you didn't, dont get angry at him.
Posted by Fight4LSU
Kenner
Member since Jul 2005
10055 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:00 pm to
I bet your wife calls her Dad to fix things in the house too.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
110887 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:01 pm to
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As in you actually remember that day and moment? Or you just remember the fact that someone taught you to ride a bike?

If the former, how old were you?

Asking in all seriousness. I’m not trying to be flippant.


I remember the exact location and who I was with. It was a cousin, not my dad. I can picture the entire event in my head, but I can't tell you the exact day or exactly how old I was. I have a funny memory that way, though.
Posted by Sody Cracker
Distemper Ward
Member since May 2016
3409 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:01 pm to
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Am I being ridiculous as my wife claims or do I have a legitimate reason to be upset here?



You are being ridiculous.
Posted by Old Character
Member since Jan 2018
1572 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:02 pm to
quote:

You have no idea how lucky your kid is to have a grandfather that is watching him during the day, while you work, and is healthy and involved enough to actually take the time to teach him.

There are plenty of other life moments for you to have ahead.


Srsly, this is the correct answer. But the fact that this upset you probably means you're a great dad. I know a lot of dudes that couldn't care less.

And you might want to skip the. blow job. That was horrible advice.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
50629 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:02 pm to
I totally get what y’all are saying with his grandpa not being here forever and I’ll make other memories with him. I agree. I guess I am being pretty ridiculous after reading y’all a responses. Thanks for grounding me here.

Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41905 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:03 pm to
Yea your being a douche
Posted by Tiger985
Member since Nov 2006
7674 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:04 pm to
Lighten up Francis.

Be thankful and take your son on a bike ride as soon as you can.

I bet he can't wait to show you what he can do!
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53515 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:04 pm to
That wouldn't bother me. My paw paw taught me a lot of things as I kid. I cherish those memories at 41 now that he's gone. That doesn't diminish my love for my dad.
Posted by Masterag
'Round Dallas
Member since Sep 2014
20248 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:06 pm to
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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.



at recess when i was 4 in pre-k i rode a bike for the first time without training wheels by myself. i remember the teacher telling my mom i finally did it after weeks of practicing.
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
71001 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:06 pm to
Oh lord. Get over it.

I taught myself to ride without training wheels and I still love my dad.
Posted by CelticDog
Member since Apr 2015
42867 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:09 pm to
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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. 


if you need your parents for child care don't be shocked when they do what they can.

You don't own your son.
You don't own anyone.
Love more.

Posted by jflsufan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2013
5173 posts
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:11 pm to
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Am I being ridiculous as my wife claims or do I have a legitimate reason to be upset here?


Relax. You still have plenty of time to teach your boy how to kick arse, drink beer, and chase women.
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