http://www.mogoscooter.com/closer-look.html

Would this be a good thing to have? Any reviews? Would a kid rather have a bike?

I'd rather have a bike then that...

See this post a few down the line:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=429574

I'd rather have a bike. Maybe if you already had a bike, that might be of some interest.