I guess I have a mixed opinion. I have recently completed my Commercial
Checkride. During that process I discovered that I did not know what I
thought I knew. In other words, there is always something to learn and
experience to be gained.

As far as the kids, I flew my children on a Private ticket. I was careful,
VFR only, and short hops only.

We all made it safely, I learned, they learned and we all had fun in the
process.

You are licensed to decide who goes and who does not. It is your decision
not the in-laws.

--
Bill Snow