Quote Originally Posted by Swiss Peter View Post
My Dad was forever telling me that he took a bike at 14 and cycled half way around France and Germany.

When I was 14 I lived in Kent. I went up to London with some school friends for Arsenal v Man U, against my mother's wishes. I remember ending up lying face down on a tube station platform taking a few kicks, and then taking a smack full in the face as I came out of the tube station. I arrived home with a black eye and a split lip. My mother almost beat me up again . That was 1974. At least times have changed!

I would say no.
If I lived my life through my mother's wishes I'd never have done anything.

Everything I wanted to do she based her opinions on her own experiences, so walking home alone after dark was a no no, going to Cardiff on the train at 12/13 was a no no . All things we did and felt comfortable doing back in the 90s. This is where I think some people parent wrong..
Not holding your kids back because of how you found life growing up...

This post isn't aimed at you by the way Pete just a rant I guess 🤣