As much as I wish I had a motorcycle when I was younger, I am glad I waited. I feel as though 18 isn't old enough either, but oh well.
If I had a kid, one who wanted to ride, I'd definitely teach them in the neighborhood or in a parking lot or something at age 16, however I would not get them one/insure it.
Kind of falls into that "you can be as responsible/mature as can be, but that doesn't replace skill," genre. Even if I trust they'd be cautious, they still don't have the experience driving around others and predicting and reacting to bad/erratic drivers.
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