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3catwoman3

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4. At the pediatric office, I introduce the idea of bike helmets starting at the 3-4 year well...

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Sat Jun 15, 2019, 03:11 PM

Jun 2019

...visit. An astonishing number of parents reply, "Oh, he only rides in front of the house. He doesn't need a helmet."

If I could say what I'd like to say, it would be some smart-ass response like, "Oh, do you have rubber sidewalks?" I can't do that, of course, but it sure is tempting.

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I'm from California [View all] SHRED Jun 2019 OP

It's funny but my SO and I were talking about some folks on their motorcycles not wearing ... SWBTATTReg Jun 2019 #1

Maybe some already have "serious brain injury". nt Atticus Jun 2019 #2

No helmets here in Hawaii either pandr32 Jun 2019 #3

At the pediatric office, I introduce the idea of bike helmets starting at the 3-4 year well... 3catwoman3 Jun 2019 #4

Natures Way Of Taking Care Of Those Who Thrive In The SHALLOW End Of The Gene POOL ROB-ROX Jun 2019 #5