Bicyclists should wear bright clothes during the day to catch the motorist's eyes. Nighttime bicycling requires special skill and should not be done by anyone under twelve, and then only with proper lights and reflectors on the bike. Finally, you should be a good role model. If you slide through stop signs, your child will too. Always ride in the same direction as the traffic.
Children are different.
Children are not miniature adults They have unique problems in traffic. They may not understand why it is dangerous to ride out in front of a car. Have difficulty judging the speed and distance of oncoming cars. Teach them not to enter the street if they see a car coming. Have difficulty judging the direction of sounds.