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Old 06-28-07 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
I also don't bother wearing it when I ride with my daughter (she's 7yo). I figure, if I'm not getting much faster than 8-10mph, what's the point?
Because children are the one population where there's been a significant benefit demonstrated from helmet use in terms of mortality and severity of brain injury, and parents should lead by example?
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