PLAY SAFELY (EVEN IF IT MEANS YOUR KID MUST LOOK LIKE A PUNK)
When I was young my parents purchased me a pair of knee pads for skateboarding. I didn’t wear them. I thought bloody knees were much cooler than plastic-sheathed ones. Now, however, that I am the dad, and my kid is too young to know what is and isn’t cool, I insist on pads and a helmet just for him to fool around on his scooter. He looks like a complete PUUUUUNK, but I look like a father that cares about his child’s safety. He’s safe, and I come off to the world as competent – it’s a win/win situation!
Posted: May 7th, 2006 under UNSOLICITED ADVICE & SUPPORT.
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