I recently was trying to teach my youngest daughter how to ride her bike without training wheels. I did so in the usual manner - have her sit on the seat while I grab the handlebars and run along side her, then release the bike and watch her panic, freeze, topple over, and kick the bike in frustration.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.fortressofdoors.com/take-the-pedals-off-the-bike/