.... you are fairly certain your child will still have training wheels at the age of ten because when asked if he would like to learn to go without this summer he responds, "I don't think that would be a very good idea, I could crack my skull and damage my brain and lose all my knowledge. We should probably wait until I am at least five or maybe six." [/quote]

That is funny Mamabird! We ran into similar problems with my now 9DD. She still is not comfortable riding but no longer has training wheels. The reason? She couldn't stand the kiddie decorations on the bikes with training wheels. We still have to push and prod her to ride her bike..her response, "What do you WANT me to get hurt?"