My thought about this is.......... It is your choice to take that risk everyday you ride, but most passengers don't understand the risk involved, they just want to go for a ride. It's a huge responsibility to ride a passenger. Don't know what I'de do, if i ever hurt someone !! If you have several years of seat time, I'de say go for it, if your a first or second years rider, ?????? maybee respect thier wishes ? How old is she that hher parents have say in anything ?? ?? Try not to second guess yourself too much. You can't do that making decisions in a split second. those survival reactions are a mother !!