What you'll do for your kids (even adult ones)

[AnnaS]

My oldest went skydiving many years ago. I found out after the fact. I got off work and listened to his voicemail. He was brave back then. It has been 14 plus years and he won't get on an airplane (I think due to an incident at work). We were all shocked he got on the Skyliner in April.

Have fun! Not brave enough here.

 

[disykat]

If it would somehow protect my kids in the moment, I'd do it - despite not ever being willing to do it otherwise.

I remember my biggest "mama bear" moment. My younger son was in jr high. My husband casually told me that son and a friend of his were in a nearby city going to a concert but neglected to mention that his friend's mother was with them. The city is across the water from us. My first impression was that he'd somehow let them take public transportation and just go. If I had been closer to the water, I would have dived in and started swimming - whatever it took, period. I remember this HUGE adrenaline rush and a need to do whatever possible to protect him. It was so strong I don't know that anyone could have stopped me. It took me a while to calm down, the feeling was just so strong.
DH thought I was nuts, he would never have let them do that at that point nor would the other parents, but I was so panicked in the moment and the feeling was so strong that I wasn't thinking.

 

[LoveDaisy]

I went skydiving twice with my cousins. I really enjoyed it I hope you have a great time!

I also accidentally swam with sharks with the same cousins. I didn’t enjoy it, none of us did.

 

[Ning Ning]

My older son turns 25 in a couple weeks. He's decided to take the week off from work and wanted to do some things he's always wanted to try but never had the time (or money) to do before. First up on his list - skydiving. He scheduled and booked a tandem jump for the day of his birthday and then asked if I wanted to go with him. It's been almost 30 years since the last time I've had the opportunity to try skydiving, but friends of mine were going a week before my wedding and my soon-to-be wife decided that was tempting fate just a little too much. But, your son asks you if you want to do something with him, you go for it.

Now I just hope he's not interested in shark diving or something like that...

I think it's wonderful that you're going to do this with him! Such a great bonding experience that y'all will be able to tell his future kids. You're a good daddy.