This is a tough decision with Parker. On the one hand, as parents you want to encourage your kids to face their fears and try new things. This way all the girls can look back someday on shared experiences such as riding a horse. I know I sort of had to be forced to try new things as a child and I'm glad. Of course we know it depends on The child's anxiety level and not having cameras stuck in your face while you try to work through it. I think as the girls get older though, their unique interests will emerge and hopeful there will be less pressure to do these things for the camera. Hope that makes sense?
On the other hand, it is so important to validate a child 's fears and feelings to a point, but also to show them how great it feels to overcome fear and try new things.