Posted by randallinMo on April 19, 2012 at 10:13:01 from (216.74.205.155):
In Reply to: Kids driving tractors posted by Keith Molden on April 19, 2012 at 09:52:16:
Does he actually drive and operate those implements or does he just steer while you're there with him. If the latter, that's a no-brainer. If he's as good as you indicate, then you gotta cut the skirt strings and let him go. He won't EVER learn if not given a chance. I know, you ask "well is it the right time"? Only you can answer that. I"ve been teaching my 8 year old grandson how to "operate" the skid steer. I make him use the hand throttle and at slow rpm's he is using all the controls to handle different objects, picking them up and moving them to other locations and setting them down. He can't just slide them off either. I make him balance boards on top of other boards so he learns how to run the controls precisely. I"m amazed at how good he is.
I learned to fly airplanes years ago. 90% of that was spent learning what to do if something went wrong. Make sure you've taught your grandson what to do when something goes wrong. You'll sleep better then.
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