When I was teaching my son he did what I think most people do naturally. He let the clutch out slowly at first (when not engaged) then quickly at the end (when it was starting to engage).
I had him repeat the mantra let it out fast - then slow, many times and he finally got the feel of it.
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aj81spider
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Warren
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I would suggest temporarily adjusting up the idle speed enough (1200 RPM) so he doesn't need much throttle when releasing the clutch. Then adjust back down later.
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Thank you all for your good suggestions!
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that way it is not your clutch that gets burned out
that way it is not your clutch that gets burned out Automotive Service Technology Instructor (34 year Fiat mechanic)
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I taught my kids to drive standard when they were first learning to drive because they'd be better drivers...and now they insist on only owning manuals. And I taught them on our BMW convertible. Burning clutch?...who cares. It's just the cost of having kids. 
Jim
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Re: Suggestions for helping my son learn to drive a stick...
This is cleverWarren wrote:I would suggest temporarily adjusting up the idle speed enough (1200 RPM) so he doesn't need much throttle when releasing the clutch. Then adjust back down later.