Pred, I think only fathers of children this age, like you, me and many others on this board can understand the pain and torment you're feeling right now. Been there a few times....I usually go 'moaning' back to him pleading for forgiveness, and he usually says "for what?" ;) Kids forget stuff like this very quickly, and for some reason, their spirits are very resilient to this type of deal, whereas they seem to remember the good stuff for a long time.
Hey, getting him back on the bike and making him ride it out was the RIGHT thing to do. What else could you have done? Called in a copter? :laugh: Wouldn't have made a difference.
Fractures of the bending nature only occur in children, and are nothing to worry about. It will likely heal with no residual. If the bone growth plate has been disrupted by a fracture, it depends on which bone, and where it's been disrupted. For instance, radial head Salter I fractures require little more than external fixation, while Humoral capitellar Salter III's require open reduction, internal fixation (screws). More than likely, if they're just casting it, rather than operating, it'll be ok.
Cheer up big fella! :thumb: