how young is to young? OT
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how young is to young? OT
| Wed, 06-09-2004 - 1:20am |
Nate has been wanting one of them motorized scooters… he said he wanted one for his 9th birthday I was like oh he!! No…. first of all they are like 500 bucks… second of all he don’t need motorized….
Today I went to Toys R Us to get some ideas and they had motor scooters that said 8 and up and they only went like 8mph that’s slower then he rides his bike! They have 3 wheels instead of only 2 so I started to think if maybe this one would be safe enough for him but I still don’t know if I can allow my still a baby on something that runs without foot power lol.. What do yall think?
Today I went to Toys R Us to get some ideas and they had motor scooters that said 8 and up and they only went like 8mph that’s slower then he rides his bike! They have 3 wheels instead of only 2 so I started to think if maybe this one would be safe enough for him but I still don’t know if I can allow my still a baby on something that runs without foot power lol.. What do yall think?

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LOL thats insane ... a boy i used to babysit for is 13 years old and already has a dirt bike ... he did break his arm on it (a rock popped out from nowhere.. he swears! haha)
I dont know Des....my best friend has a 8 year old duaghter and I couldnt imagine her being even close to being mature enough for something like that.
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I am absolutely against them. I feel that a regular bike that you pedal is fine enough. Besides, kids need exercise. Especially today when they are plopped in front of the boob tube or Playstation.
I feel that anything motorized can be hazardous. Especially to my not-so-mature DS. I know, I know, "but Deb, you ride a MOTORCYCLE!" Yes I do, but I didn't get my motorcycle license until I was almost 28. I have also been thinking of selling my bike and giving up riding if only to deter my son from wanting to do so.
Head injuries are not something to be taken lightly. Helmets are the law around here, but there are SO many kids that take them off when no adults are around. Peer pressure is a stupid, dangerous thing...
Deb
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