I get those thoughts and concerns, I really do. My mom says the same every time she finds out my daughter was on the bike with me. Here's the thing though, she's going to do it sooner or later with or without me. I'd rather it be with me because I know my skillset. If not with me she'll get a ride sooner or later from the punk kid at school that thinks he's Matt Maladin or the neighbor boys douche bag father with the Sportster that thinks he's Evil Kanevil. She's rode with me for years which in turn has made her a great passenger, there's no one I'd rather have on the back now. She likes to go fast and she knows how to lean. She's been on several of the Coshocton rides and I've passed a number of people here with her on the back because they were going too slow. But again I know my skill and limit as well as her ability. Everybody is different and you gotta do what's good for you and your kid but I look at it the same as many do with guns. Expose them to it now under your supervison so there's no urge later when you're not there. Can something happen? Hell yes. I am scared to crash with her but if it happens then atleast we will be together when it happens and we'll go together doing something we love together and I wouldn't want it any other way.