ATV's Deadly For Young Riders? Associated Press video.?

Question

They say that out of 555 deaths, 100 were children. Out of 146,000 + treated, 27% were children.

This statement illicits a "duh" from me. They are just coming out with this "Study". Sort of obvious to me. They certainly don't look safe. Why let children ride on them? Why bother having them wait to get a driver's license for a car then? I know a lot of adults take safety measures to keep their kids safe on these things but I bet more don't bother.

Your opinion?

Answer 1

My biggest fear occurred last year when my son received a compression fracture after an accident.  He rode next to our house, we checked the track ever other day for debris, he had a helmet, goggles, boots, elbow and knee guards. We even taught him how to jump off to keep the bike off of him.  Didn't matter, the rain washed away around a pipe protruding from the ground that we never saw.  His front tire hit it, he went flying and landed right on top of his head.  

I still hate them but there's so many other ways kids can get hurt or in trouble.  I thought he'd be ok since he was right here and I knew where he was and what he was doing!

I think it's like with anything some get lucky and some don't.