Originally posted by bikerider
[snip snip [/i] ... Putting a helmet on a kid (or any cyclist, for that matter) and sending him off down the sidewalk (especially at night without lights) and implying that he is now 'protected' because he has a helmet is not the way to prevent injuries and deaths. Anticipating the inevitable replies, I state this is not the same as saying that people should not wear helmets! snip snip
Are you really saying that wearing a helmet does not prevent injury or death, are you :confused: ? If so, I'd say you're mistaken. Is it the cure-all? Of course not but it does help protect one's noggin from cracking open when it contacts the pavement.
Personally, I don't feel that most children should be riding on busy streets without proper training and maybe adult supervision for a while. If they are riding in the evening, proper lighting and reflectors should be used (obviously).
