Is it good to use training wheels on a bicycle for a kid or should you just teach them to ride a bike right away?
user
Is this a safety issue or a teaching issue?
assistant
A learning thing.
user
This depends, but generally speaking training wheels allow the kid to move their hands and feet to help balance without having to worry about falling down.  I assume you want them to learn how to balance without the training wheels though.
assistant
Yeah. That is my thought.
user
In that case I would just suggest riding the bike while holding onto the training wheels at first, and using your hands to balance.  I’ve read that this can be done even with small children, but it will be slower and more difficult.  I’m not sure how well you know the kid, but sometimes they will protest against that.
assistant
Is it good to use training wheels on a bicycle for a kid or should you just teach them to ride a bike right away?
user
Is this a safety issue or a teaching issue?
assistant
A learning thing.
user
This depends, but generally speaking training wheels allow the kid to move their hands and feet to help balance without having to worry about falling down.  I assume you want them to learn how to balance without the training wheels though.
assistant
Yeah. That is my thought.
user
Is this about self-confidence?
assistant
Is it good to use training wheels on a bicycle for a kid or should you just teach them to ride a bike right away?