My mom thinks i'll break my neck, but i really want to try it. i don't think i'll get hurt (especially if i where a helmet, wrist guards and knee pads) and it looks like fun. also , i've heard people say it's great exercise. i know there are the possibilities of breaking something, but you can break something riding a bike and playing softball too(2 of my other hobbies). how can i prove to her that it really isn't all that dangerous?
2007-01-10 03:41:09 · 10 answers · asked by i totally agree with you!! not 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
and we're talking sidewalk and backporch regular riding, not half-pipe doing tricks sort of thing.
2007-01-10 03:41:55 · update #1
I'm a parent, and I don't think it's all that dangerous. Just be smart, and don't go past your comfort zone...that's where most kids make their mistakes, in trying a trick they aren't ready for. Start small and work your way up.
It's great exercise, and despite common misconceptions, kids who honestly skate, as opposed to wannabees, are less likely to drink or do drugs because it messes up their ability to skate.
Go have fun, and let your mom know you're going to start at the bottom and work your way up...not starting like a pro first thing. And accidents happen, it's how you learn.
2007-01-10 05:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skateboarding is great exercise. Definitely wear a helmet. Make sure you get a skateboarding helmet and don't wear a bike helmet because they are quite different. You can also put cool stickers on your helmet to make it look better. It's probably just as dangerous if not less dangerous than most team sports. I'd say give it a shot and just have fun with it. I suggest talking to your mom about it and tell her the safety precautions you are taking (helmet, knee pasa, elbow pads) and that most likely you will fall at some point but you can get a line drive to head in softball and get knocked out! Lol just be patient and show her you are prepared. Good luck!
2007-01-10 11:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by betterlife_travel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Statistcally speaking skateboarding is not as dangerous sports like soccer football and even. You may see a lot of skinned knees or elbows. If you are wearing a helmet the chances of a serious injury is almost zero. The most common injury that requires medical attension is broken wrist. I opperated a indoor skate park for 4 years. 4 broken wrists, 2 broken ankels one lip that needed 4 stiches. Thousands of hours of skateboarding. with 7 injuries. And zero anbulace rides. Bicycle riding is one of the most dangerous sports out there thousands of deaths and serious injuries every year. Softball you should be alright.
2007-01-11 20:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by cgrist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, do some serious darksilding, and the board could break as a result of force not being equally spread.
Skating is sweet. That's why I used to and still play the Tony Hawk games.
Just think of physics.
2007-01-10 21:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by ZZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear your helmet, elbow, knee, bahiney and hip pads and you should be okay. A fractured tail bone is bad.
2007-01-10 12:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you dont go on a rope behind a bike at 30mph down a black zone hill! If you dont do that i think its great!
2007-01-10 14:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by rjkiddo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its great for like legs muscles. I dont personally do it. but I know someone that does and he always gets hurt, and hes pretty good. but yeah, anything that you do is dangerous. lol
2007-01-10 14:00:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pssssssssssssshhhhh Skateboarding isn't dangerous!! Your totally right. God, don't you just want to kill your parents sometimes!?
2007-01-10 12:36:11 · answer #8 · answered by Sarcastic-cheese 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dangerous
2007-01-10 11:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by miraclebaby_2006 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cmon parents lighten up.
2007-01-10 12:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋