Should I allow my 11-year-old to cycle to town with a friend? Gathering insights from GP and mother-of-four, Clare Bailey, shares invaluable advice
Q: My 11-year-old son is becoming bored of being confined to our home this summer and wants to cycle into town with a friend, which is a couple of miles away. He’s starting to assert his independence and push boundaries, but I’m concerned about the risks of cycling and the potentially threatening atmosphere in town. …