I don't think I would allow it.

I own three 4-wheelers.  I know they can and are dangerous.  I make my stepson wear a helmet and chest protector when he rides and he is 14.  My husband and I often take rides with our 4 y/o son sandwiched between us on one 4-wheeler but my husband drives at a slow speed and has BOTH hands controlling it while I've got my arms around my son and my husband.  I also have my son's bicycle helmet on.

Not only is that a lot of noise for such a young person but ATVs are just dangerous.  She should have at least asked for your permission first.

• Should I be upset? My mother-in-law......sm - slh
  • UPDATE.....sm - slh
  • Use your motherly instincts - MQMT1
  • Use your motherly instincts and keep - CG
  • THANK YOU for all of your responses.sm - slh
  • i would never allow my 5 and 9 year old - on one. A neighbor died
  • I don't think I would allow it. - Chele
    • we were born to mothers who smoked and drank - anon
      • Not everyone turned out okay - Kyrie
        • I totally agree - MQMT1
        • I do agree - anon
    • Short story about ATVs - Chele
      • Header on an ER report - Kyrie
  • Mine are older now, but I can sooo relate (sm) - Oh Boy!
  • I think it's unbelievably - Me
    • Yes, very dangerous...sm - slh
  • It's not the noise I'd be concerned about - mtroadie
    • No helmet, not even her jacket....sm - slh
      • I would tell MIL that she is nuts for doing that - sm - xxx
        • Yes, actually.....sm - slh

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