Bikes and Kids: Today, I was showing my 6-year-old son how easy and safe it is...

By NoBikesForYou - 26/09/2013 22:56 - Israel - Ramla

Today, I was showing my 6-year-old son how easy and safe it is to ride a bike. I didn't notice a pebble, bust up my leg, and my son is now terrified of bicycles. FML

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By me - 04/08/2012 19:14 - Canada - Debert

Today, I was teaching my daughter how to ride a bike with no training wheels. After comforting her and assuring her that she'd be fine, I gave her a big push. She fell forward over the handlebars and scraped her chin on the front wheel. FML

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By faeliality - 15/10/2016 05:54 - United States

Today, I discovered that yes, you CAN forget how to ride a bike. Too bad I discovered this in front of all my son's friends and their parents while at his birthday party. FML

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By Al - 22/06/2009 04:11 - United States

Today, I was walking around the park with my wife. Out of nowhere, a little girl on a bicycle slammed in to me, knocking me to the ground. As I rolled over, sure that my ankle was broken, her father ran over to me. He screamed, "Watch where you're going, douchebag!" FML

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By Kris - 24/09/2023 10:00 - Canada

Today, I thought it was about time to learn to ride a bike as an adult. I wobbled down the street, lost my balance, and crashed into a parked ice cream truck. The owner yelled at me, and I was left with a bruised ego and no ice cream. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/04/2021 00:30

Today, my 12 year-old son came home with two broken arms after finding an awesome place to ride his bike. He found a sweet jump and his handlebars broke. He's currently in slings and waiting for an appointment with a surgeon, the breaks were so bad, the hospital couldn't reset them. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/08/2016 17:34 - United Kingdom - London

Today, my boyfriend crashed our car into the car ahead. He was trying to pull away from the traffic lights faster than the person next to us, a ten-year-old kid on a bicycle. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/08/2013 14:22 - Canada - Langley

Today, I let my son take my car out for a spin, since he just got his licence. He didn't make it out of our street before totaling it. FML

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By ihpgolj - 18/06/2009 05:31 - United States

Today, I was riding my bike down a road I know is quite hazardous. Having almost been hit in the same spot the day before, I rode across the intersection very satisfied without having been injured. Until I crashed into the guy front of me and flipped over my handlebars. FML

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By EOJ - 10/02/2009 17:07 - United States

Today, I was walking my son to school. After yelling at him for not looking where he's walking, I grabbed his hand and pulled him closer to me. Not paying attention, I walked him right into a light pole. FML

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By icandothecancan - 21/06/2014 23:14 - United States - Duncan

Today, while in the yard, my 18-month-old son decided to take off running into the road, where a car was driving. I rushed after him, only for one of my dress straps to suddenly break without warning. It must have looked like I was trying to flag down the driver with my flailing tit. FML

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unidentifieduser 23

Friday 27 September 2013 8:59

Not quite sure how a "pebble" caused this much damage.

Nyx_fml 23

Friday 27 September 2013 9:02

This is why you must teach them when they're younger and fearless.

Comments

unidentifieduser 23

Friday 27 September 2013 8:59

Not quite sure how a "pebble" caused this much damage.

UnluckyGenius 21

Friday 27 September 2013 9:38

"Look son, no hands!"

jw90 18

Friday 27 September 2013 12:00

It wasn't a pebble..it was a rock! A big roooooooockkkk! :')

IllestRated 17

Friday 27 September 2013 12:58

We officially need a follow up on this.

Redoxx_fml 22

Friday 27 September 2013 16:32

19- "It's not just a boulder Suidward, it's a rock! Oh the pioneers used to ride these babies..."

gc327072 30

Saturday 28 September 2013 0:16

for MILES!

Nyx_fml 23

Friday 27 September 2013 9:02

This is why you must teach them when they're younger and fearless.

wolfgold2 20

Friday 27 September 2013 13:26

When we were teaching my 6 year old cousin he got angry and never wanted to ride again after each fall... he was forcing himself to fall.

BreynHope 11

Friday 27 September 2013 9:03

You did that on purpose, didn't you?

Chellec2013 28

Friday 27 September 2013 9:03

The poor kid, and you OP. Reassure him that's abnormal and use many positive reinforcements!

ItsAUnicorn 27

Friday 27 September 2013 9:03

Maybe you should've payed more attention to the road, instead of the bicycling itself

whathefuckislife 11

Saturday 28 September 2013 2:07

perhaps you should pay more attention to spelling, rather than to what he did.

ItsAUnicorn 27

Wednesday 2 October 2013 14:29

Maybe you should pay more attention to the fact that I'm only 15 years old, and English isn't my native language..

BlueMoonCafe 12

Friday 27 September 2013 9:07

At least you tried; I'm sure his fear of bicycles won't last long, most kids outgrow any fears like that relatively quickly. Good luck!

Dodge4x4Ram 46

Friday 27 September 2013 9:11

minor mistake, don't worry

Enslaved 36

Friday 27 September 2013 9:13

Training wheels and a helmet 'til he's ready. Believe me, when his friends are all out riding their bikes, he'll want to join in on the fun.

Dodge4x4Ram 46

Friday 27 September 2013 18:25

well said number #8 ;-)

Vlen_fml 20

Saturday 12 October 2013 0:54

kids still ride bikes? i haven't seen a kid on a bike in years, just college students and broke people who can't afford a car (i should get my bike fixed)

JulianaBlackburn 19

Friday 27 September 2013 9:15

Must've been a big pebble

44LynnLynn 23

Friday 27 September 2013 9:20

My mom pushed me down a hill when I was little, I ended up flipping my bike and crashing. 10 years later I wish I knew how to ride a bike. Give your son time, I hope he comes around unlike I did. Good luck!