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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike

Riding a bike has got to be a favourite past-time amongst adults, so when it comes to their kids, many parents jump at the chance to teach their child how to ride a bike. With an ever-sedentary society, bike riding is a great way to get parents and adults outside and interacting with each other. It has various benefits for their physical, mental and emotional health and will give them a childhood to remember! Here are the benefits theyā€™ll receive:

1. It builds confidenceĀ 

Most of us can remember the first time our parents taught us to ride a bike without training wheels. After practising with their supervision, they gave a final push and we were off on our own. By learning a new skill, children build confidence in their ability to complete tasks on their own. Always stay calm and supportive and make sure you go at your childā€™s pace to avoid any setbacks.

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2. Improves physical healthĀ Ā 

The Department Of HealthĀ states that the children should routinely spend at least one hour of physical activity to remain in good health. However, a survey fromĀ The Heart FoundationĀ revealed that 80% of children do not engage in routine physical activity. Encouraging your child to go outside and ride a bike will improve their health and if you join them, will improve yours too! It reduces the chances of childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes and encourages healthy bone development.

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3. Benefits mental healthĀ 

The emotional and mental health of children is also said to be favourably affected through regular physical activity. Exercise releases endorphins and being independent and learning new skills improves self-esteem. Bike riding is a great social activity and teaches children to interact with other kids as well as building life skills like balance and coordination.

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4. Encourages independence

As mentioned previously, teaching children to ride bikes will enhance their confidence because they will have the ability to do a task all by themselves. Hence, teaching them to ride their bikes will encourage them to be independent. Independence breeds confidence and confidence breeds independence. Encouraging kids to ride their bike to school or to the local shops will help them build navigation skills and road safety awareness, which will assist them as they grow up. It also means you wonā€™t have to drive them everywhere!

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5. Increases family bondingĀ 

Riding bicycles is an activity that can be done by the whole family. Spending time together and enjoying each otherā€™s company through a mutual activity improves family relationships and encourages bonding between family members.

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