Well, it was my son who started us down the slippery slope...
He started racing and the rest is history. And he was just a couple of years older than your son.
There is nothing better than an endurance sport to keep those teens out of trouble!
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11-03-2008, 03:56 AM #1
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11-03-2008, 06:35 AM #2
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Wow - good for him! What a great story.
I think working support can be pretty inspiring for kids. They see the riders, runners, whatever, doing these amazing things and they start to think "Well, I can do that..." and then the groundwork is laid.
Sarah
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11-03-2008, 10:03 AM #3
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your story really warmed my heart. allowing him to take ownership in this one area will reap great rewards. you did a good job in trusting him to be responsible.
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11-03-2008, 10:12 AM #4
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Yay RM!! You totally deserved this! And it's because of the example you've set!
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11-03-2008, 10:26 AM #5
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Congratulations!
And please, please, please,
tell HIM (not just us) how proud you are and how happy he's making you.
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