Children may feel that wearing helmets is not cool at all, they may also find it very restrictive and uncomfortable, or they may simply dislike helmets. As a parent, what you might think is, [It`s okay. I`ve grown up like that without wearing a helmet. Isn`t it okay?"
So, is the helmet so important?
A firm and definite answer: yes.
The brain is a magical thing, it controls most of our lives, such as our ability to see, breathe, think, feel, judge and act. Imagine how losing these basic functions will affect our lives! For children whose brains and skulls are still developing, head protection is even more important.
The head is so fragile that it does not require a severe blow to cause injury. Therefore, when riding, whether it is riding a scooter, a bicycle, or even a balance bike, it is very important to wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet is so important that some states in the United States require cyclists to wear it by law. At present, 22 states, including Colombia, have legislation to protect cyclists.
So why should legislators intervene?
As early as 1995, a report issued by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission pointed out that 300 children (in the United States) are killed in bicycle accidents each year, and more than 400,000 children are injured in bicycle accidents. This is almost the highest death rate among children aged 5-14. reason. According to estimates, safety helmets can prevent 75% of fatal brain injuries and 85% of non-fatal brain injuries. This is the main reason why parents insist that their children wear helmets.
In general, accidents will happen, but the habit of wearing a helmet can help reduce the possibility of serious injury.
