Yesterday, my 13 year old son wanted to ride his bike to the local grocery story, about 2 miles away on the sidewalk. I offered/requested to do his first ride with him since there are 4 lane streets to cross at intersections. He vehemently declined to have me accompany him, three times. Yes, I had ridden with him to the crossing a couple times, but we hadn't crossed.
I still think of him as needing us to help him with everything. Obviously, he doesn't, despite me advising he should have a backpack to carry purchase, and a lock for his bike, which neither he had considered.
Still, I let him go on his own. He texted me when he arrived and he made it home OK.
Yep, he is growing up! I still remember when we adopted him as a 1 year old like it was yesterday. Time goes by so fast.
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