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    [RC] Very young riders in AERC rides - Lynette


    > Sure, I know some young kids are naturally good riders, and would love
    > doing a 100-mile ride.  But young children will happily do many things
    > that are dangerous or can damage their growing bodies simply due to
    > over-stress.  We adults must protect them; we must use our good
    > judgment as to what is reasonable and fitting for them to do.
     
    We should not only look at how dangerous it is physically, but we also must look at the mental aspect of it too. Children under the age of 8 have a hard time handling or understanding competition and it is not developmentally appropriate for this age group.

    It's a dog-eat-dog kind of world out there -
    If I were you, I'd carry a big stick and say "moo"
     
    Lynette (4-H leader for the past 8 years.)