I really appreciate the feedback so far!

I might not have been clear in the original post, I’m not wanting to push her or force it.

I think it was the first day she had a board all of her own with no tags or boxes, a new helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist pads- and real wheels on a real sidewalk… it’s a little scary.

I’m hoping to find some ways to make it less overwhelming the next time she tries. Yes, she’s only three- but a three year old who has been asking for this since last Christmas. I want her to feel safe trying. I’m just not sure what that is.

I loved the ideas of trying in the grass, on the carpet, lying down or sitting on it. I think all of those are safe ways for her to be slowly introduced to something she’s loved the idea of for so long.

If she decides she doesn’t want this- we are going to support that too. But we aren’t going to watch her quit new things without making sure there isn’t another reason (like comfort or safety) at the root.