Editor’s note: please welcome Brady with some very sound advice on teens and motorcycles. Thanks, Brady!)
Most parents dread having the “I want a motorcycle!” conversation with their teenage boy. Who can blame them? Teenage boys are enticed by the cool image of motorcycles. They’re excited about the quick acceleration and maneuverability. For parents, speeding and darting through traffic are major concerns, along with the fact that motorcycles are often unnoticed by automobile drivers. Unsafe speed is, not surprisingly, the leading factor in motorcycle accidents involving teenagers.
Many teenagers are very talented at wearing down their parents until they finally say yes. Typically, the gut reaction of parents when confronted with the motorcycle request is a resounding “no!” The teenager’s plan typically includes plenty of pleading combined with a barrage of “I promise I’ll ride safely!” and “It’s my life!” comments over a period of months. Over time, some parents become desensitized to the dangers involved with a motorcycle and give in to the motorcycle request.
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