Empty Helmets

[HoosierGiant]

If I have kiddos they will be wearing helmets.

My girls wouldn't think of getting on their bikes without wearing helmets. The same way they don't ride in a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt, don't go to bed without brushing their teeth, and don't walk around with their shoes untied. There are potential harmful consequences associated with these actions, some of which are irreversible, and they simply don't want to take a chance. More importantly though, it's second nature to them.

Kudos to every parent out there who fosters helmet usage!!

[Crankin]

I am seeing less and less kids wear helmets. Previously, it was more kids in poorer communities. Now I see them (usually ages 10-13) everywhere.
The police dept. gave out free helmets to the kids at my school (grades 6-7) a couple of years ago. I found several just lying on the ground in the parking lot! None of my students wore helmets, unless they had a parent who was a cyclist.
I always compliment kids on their "cool" helmets when I see them wearing one.
Don't get me started on the parents who don't wear one when they are riding with their kids who do.