My parents new of it but didn't really get it to them it was just the same as bmxing but they new it took it serious, when i asked if they would take me to compatitons and they came along and turned out to really enjoy waching. Now are a big part of it as i could be doing allot worse things with my life. Since i have been doing comp they now offer to buy me the odd thing for my bike and normally help pay for repairs. jack.