| As I've asserted a lot of times before, riding mini | | | | helmets from their uncles, cousins, sister or brothers |
| ATV for kids is a healthy activity. Nevertheless, | | | | that hang either too loose or too tight. This is strictly |
| without taking proper precautions, it can be | | | | a big NO-NO! You should also consider getting the |
| dangerous. Such is the case when misinformed or | | | | kids other safety gears before letting them ride the |
| negligent individuals allow their kids to ride an ATV | | | | ATV....stuff like body protector, knee and elbow |
| that is not meant for kids or letting kids ride without | | | | guard, and proper ATV riding gear would be good. |
| proper protective gears. In most cases, the kids get | | | | While it does not 100% protect the kid but risk of |
| off without incident. In some cases, it may prove to | | | | injury or fatality is minimized. |
| be a negligent mistake. | | | | - Don't skimp on the training. Even if you're a |
| Therefore, before letting your kids ride their mini | | | | responsible and skilled riding your ATV, sending your |
| ATVs, we should always do the following. | | | | kids for ATV training classes is not an option - it's |
| - Get them proper mini ATVs made for kids - there | | | | almost compulsory in my books. And besides, it's my |
| are many different makes and types of mini ATVs in | | | | personal opinion that your kids will listen to a mentor |
| the market today, therefore, consumers are truly | | | | better as opposed to listening to you. Sending a |
| spoilt for choice. But not all vehicles are made the | | | | group of kids for the training should work even |
| same. Erring on the side of caution can never be a | | | | better as learning the proper safety riding rules is |
| bad thing, you see, so, ensure that the mini ATV | | | | more fun that way. |
| that you're going to purchase for your kid is made | | | | - Relax....yes, you, the parent. We should all relax and |
| specifically for kids your child's age. | | | | let the kids ride their ATVs. Hovering over them and |
| - The next thing parents should do is to invest in a | | | | putting a chain around them will only make them feel |
| full protective gear. The most important protective | | | | that they should hide from you whenever they want |
| gear is the helmet because it protects your kids' | | | | to do something new. If you let loose a little, they |
| helmets. I don't want to nag and repeat myself but | | | | might consult you if they want to do a new trick on |
| remember to get your kid proper ATV helmet that | | | | their ATV and perhaps, ask your advice on how to |
| fits them to the T - no arguments about that one. | | | | do it safely and properly. |
| I've seen too many kids wearing hand-me-down | | | | |