U reminded me of my Dad, he always used to put me to learn anything by my own. Be it cycling, swimming or other game...althoughbhe was there all the time to tackle any complex situation but the real time activity helps us to learn more...the presence of parent around is enough to give us boost to manage any unfamiliar situation, like the way little smallness managed with Galen. I alwsys say parenting is tough , you have to be in watchout mode while letting the kids to fly by herself..