Convincing Parents to get an ATV ?
#21
06-13-2013, 07:46 AM
I'm a parent as well, and it scares me a little when my son rides with us. He's only 7.
In your case I would not argue that ATVs are safe. Most parents are smart enough to see the dangers that are inherent to them. What I would do is show them how you intend to mitigate that risk. Will you wear safety equipment? Do they have safety riding courses near you? Explain to them that you understand how they are dangerous. Show them the safety equipment that is available and how it can protect you.
Does your father know how to work on them? If so you could suggest an old one that needs rebuilding and ask your dad to help you learn the mechanics of them. Assuming you don't already know.
In your case I would not argue that ATVs are safe. Most parents are smart enough to see the dangers that are inherent to them. What I would do is show them how you intend to mitigate that risk. Will you wear safety equipment? Do they have safety riding courses near you? Explain to them that you understand how they are dangerous. Show them the safety equipment that is available and how it can protect you.
Does your father know how to work on them? If so you could suggest an old one that needs rebuilding and ask your dad to help you learn the mechanics of them. Assuming you don't already know.
The bad part is that safety quad training isn't available where I live so there's that ...
#22
06-13-2013, 08:58 AM
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Well, golly JimBob!
Well, golly JimBob!
I couldn't put it much better than j_mauld did. ATVs aren't inherently safe. It's the operator that is the deciding factor that makes riding safe or unsafe. A lot of it has to do with safety equipment. For me, that means at the very least a work boot type shoe, helmet, and gloves. Others would include full body armor. The rest is the decision making process that dictates where you would ride, what types of trails you would attempt, do I keep going or do I turn back, etc. It's usually bad decisions that lead to bodily or ATV harm. Don't know how you can convince your parents other than showing them you're responsible on the rides you do get to take on others' machines.
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06-13-2013, 09:15 AM
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[QUOTE=CleanSweap;3193737]Since you're also a father, could you give me your point of view/arguments on the safety aspects on quads ? That's literally the only blank I have to fill up for them to say yes ! Please help 
-Regards
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I don't feel they are very dangerous, just wear a helmet, riding boots and watch out for things on trails/dunes.
-Regards
[/QUOTEI don't feel they are very dangerous, just wear a helmet, riding boots and watch out for things on trails/dunes.
#24
06-13-2013, 09:50 AM
I couldn't put it much better than j_mauld did. ATVs aren't inherently safe. It's the operator that is the deciding factor that makes riding safe or unsafe. A lot of it has to do with safety equipment. For me, that means at the very least a work boot type shoe, helmet, and gloves. Others would include full body armor. The rest is the decision making process that dictates where you would ride, what types of trails you would attempt, do I keep going or do I turn back, etc. It's usually bad decisions that lead to bodily or ATV harm. Don't know how you can convince your parents other than showing them you're responsible on the rides you do get to take on others' machines.
I will also talk to them about the safety gears that I will always wear and never remove.
Thank you for your help and wish me good luck ! I am going to team up with my sister for this one !
#25
06-13-2013, 09:52 AM
[QUOTE=Loki1699;3193771]
Thank you for the help ! I will be updating you guys on what happens !
-Cheers !
Since you're also a father, could you give me your point of view/arguments on the safety aspects on quads ? That's literally the only blank I have to fill up for them to say yes ! Please help
-Regards
[/QUOTE
I don't feel they are very dangerous, just wear a helmet, riding boots and watch out for things on trails/dunes.
-Regards
[/QUOTEI don't feel they are very dangerous, just wear a helmet, riding boots and watch out for things on trails/dunes.
-Cheers !
#26
06-13-2013, 01:14 PM
Do you have a driver License? If so go place with your parent and ask to driver and even when they say know keep asking or say hay let me show you I can be responsible enough to driver a car . Then once you show them that you can say lets talk about a atv I can drive and i will be responsible with a atv. I to grow up in the 80's and I to was on my parent for a 3 wheeler a Honda 110 1985 I was I think 13 might have been 14 and like scooter said in the 80's there was a lot of people getting hurt hell 20/20 the tv show did a story on this you can find it on you tube. My point is I was ride two years before I got my driver license believe or not by ride and knowing the dangers it made me a better driver My parents later in life said that when I started driving they did not worried like they did with my younger brother he was not allow to ride MY ATV that was mine LOL. But by the time he start to take a interested in atv he was driving I don't know why just work that way good luck
#27
06-13-2013, 01:35 PM
#28
06-13-2013, 03:20 PM
a fathers point of view..
my kids are well behaved, have good grades and don't get in much trouble. a few years ago i got tired of my son riding my ltr450 so I took him to the dealer and bought him a z400, then I piced up a long traver kit, elka suspenion, asv, houser, and a few lonestar parts for it. My son got good use out of the quad and I enjoyed him having fun out there.
As long as he maintained a good attitude and good grades I didn't have a problem spending a few bucks..
my kids are well behaved, have good grades and don't get in much trouble. a few years ago i got tired of my son riding my ltr450 so I took him to the dealer and bought him a z400, then I piced up a long traver kit, elka suspenion, asv, houser, and a few lonestar parts for it. My son got good use out of the quad and I enjoyed him having fun out there.
As long as he maintained a good attitude and good grades I didn't have a problem spending a few bucks..
You can spend a few bucks on me if you want dad.
#29
06-13-2013, 04:03 PM
#30
06-13-2013, 04:38 PM
Do you have a driver License? If so go place with your parent and ask to driver and even when they say know keep asking or say hay let me show you I can be responsible enough to driver a car . Then once you show them that you can say lets talk about a atv I can drive and i will be responsible with a atv. I to grow up in the 80's and I to was on my parent for a 3 wheeler a Honda 110 1985 I was I think 13 might have been 14 and like scooter said in the 80's there was a lot of people getting hurt hell 20/20 the tv show did a story on this you can find it on you tube. My point is I was ride two years before I got my driver license believe or not by ride and knowing the dangers it made me a better driver My parents later in life said that when I started driving they did not worried like they did with my younger brother he was not allow to ride MY ATV that was mine LOL. But by the time he start to take a interested in atv he was driving I don't know why just work that way good luck