Does your teenage son have an e-bike? Looking for opinions.

Teenager 13-19 Years

My son turns 13 in a few weeks and has been begging for an e-bike for nearly a year. Nearly all of his friends have one, but I have stood firm in the “no” camp because I’m concerned about safety. He is a responsible kid - on the A honor roll, cares about his grades, is in sports, he truly is an all around great kid. But he’s still a teenage boy. And I worry about teenage boys making stupid decisions on an electric bike that is seemingly nearly the same thing as a dirt bike/motorcycle. He always wears his helmet when riding his mountain/pedal bike, and he knows I’d whoop his ass if I ever caught him on something like an e-bike without a helmet, so I’m not concerned about him not wearing his helmet when I’m not around. Idk, I’m likely what is considered a “helicopter mom” and I think about his safety 24/7, probably too much so, so it’s hard for me to differentiate when I’m being rightfully cautious or too overbearing. Any input would be great if your kid has one!

Posted Jul 9, 2025, 4:22 AM UTC

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