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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 2774767" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>I kept mine roped in while teens by getting them into individual sports. Motocross caught both of their fancy's. Even though it wasn't a school sponsored activity, I treated as one. </p><p>They had to bring home an activity card from each of their teachers every week showing their grade point average that was expected if they were to continue to race bikes. Just like schools do with sponsored team sports. </p><p></p><p>When the equipment was broke, They had to be by my side, handing tools, watching what was going on for a reason. They learned what tools were, and what they did as well as learning they had to commit their own time if they wanted to stay in the game. </p><p></p><p>Grades go below the level.....they stayed home. Since it was a state championship points racing series, and they were in the lead in their classifications, every race was important to stay in the chase. A weekend at home could cost the season win. </p><p></p><p>That's what worked for me.</p><p></p><p>You kind of loose them around 16-late 20's.</p><p></p><p>Their buddies know a whole lot more than a parent ever did, and they will take their advice way before they will take a parents. </p><p></p><p>I probably made a mistake during the post 16 yr old era. I still tried to keep them corralled when I should have let them fly on their own somewhat. There is a fine line there. Every person is an individual and should be treated as such.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 2774767, member: 5412"] I kept mine roped in while teens by getting them into individual sports. Motocross caught both of their fancy's. Even though it wasn't a school sponsored activity, I treated as one. They had to bring home an activity card from each of their teachers every week showing their grade point average that was expected if they were to continue to race bikes. Just like schools do with sponsored team sports. When the equipment was broke, They had to be by my side, handing tools, watching what was going on for a reason. They learned what tools were, and what they did as well as learning they had to commit their own time if they wanted to stay in the game. Grades go below the level.....they stayed home. Since it was a state championship points racing series, and they were in the lead in their classifications, every race was important to stay in the chase. A weekend at home could cost the season win. That's what worked for me. You kind of loose them around 16-late 20's. Their buddies know a whole lot more than a parent ever did, and they will take their advice way before they will take a parents. I probably made a mistake during the post 16 yr old era. I still tried to keep them corralled when I should have let them fly on their own somewhat. There is a fine line there. Every person is an individual and should be treated as such. [/QUOTE]
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