I used to ride my niece to pre-school at 3. She would sit in front of me on my old Guzzi. She rode with me her whole life.
I would pick up my 2 boys from grammar school and they would both ride in the side car (on the same Guzzi) 25 years later. My boys have been riding on the back since they could get on and would listen and follow my instructions. My youngest has done several long rides with me, the longest being 2250 miles. If he gets good grades we do a summer ride.
We look forward to these rides and I know these are great memories he and I share. I probably will worry when he gets his own bike!! I'll know what my folks felt like....
I believe there is safety and there is living. Life is dangerous. On the bike I am in control. I stay clear of sticky situations, try to be away from traffic. My kids have learned respect for bikes and the road. I think this will make them better riders when the time comes.