The natural tendency for parents is to put their little skier between their legs - kids like the closeness and parents like the feeling of control. This position however encourages the child to hang from their armpits and not carry their own weight. After a run or two, parents will feel the burn in their thighs and lower back. Try a learn-to-ski device like Slope Ropes Kids Ski Trainer that teaches kids the proper stance and still gives their parents the safety they are looking for.