https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/parenting/kids-injuries-coronavirus.html

Just wait. My nephew broke his arm last week and was in the ER with a face mask. Just not worth the risk, not only to your kid, but to society (draining resources that are so needed now).

Anonymous wrote:We bought my 7 year old a skateboard, and I'm actually pretty surprised at how good she's become in just a short time. She had a toy one for a few years that she occasionally would play on in the house, but not much beyond that. She also rides her scooter and bike a lot, so she has those skills which may have helped.

FWIW, I did some research, and this skateboard came up a lot as a good one for kids. And it's also not super expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075S1NZRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks! The Easter Bunny may bring him this one. DS also has a toy/small one and he plays with it pretty nonstop and he's surprisingly good with it. He's pretty athletic so I feel like this isn't too out of realm for him at this point.

Not a horrible idea at all! Chances of a broken bone are small and the chance of actually needing an ER visit are almost negligible. (Urgent care can deal with most broken bones). Just make sure you get a good helmet and it’s fitted properly.

We bought my 7 year old a skateboard, and I'm actually pretty surprised at how good she's become in just a short time. She had a toy one for a few years that she occasionally would play on in the house, but not much beyond that. She also rides her scooter and bike a lot, so she has those skills which may have helped.

FWIW, I did some research, and this skateboard came up a lot as a good one for kids. And it's also not super expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075S1NZRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No. You don’t want to risk any broken bones at this point.

It depends on the kid. I see some 6-year-old whizzing around at the skatepark, but those are kids who started really young. My 9-year-old is not as steady as these young kids and it has been frustrating for him, but on a scooter he's awesome. Does your kid have a scooter? If not, I'd start there. Don't get a foldable one though - those are hella dangerous and not allowed at skateparks or if jumping curbs (broken arms because they can fold unpredictably on impact).

Scooter. It's like a skateboard with a handle.

Anonymous wrote:My 6 year old desperately wants a skateboard like the big kids in the neighborhood. Is this a horrible idea? Some kids also have the Razor RipStik, are they any safer?

Wait until this is all over. You cant risk a broken bone. Maybe a balance board would help?

Wait til it’s safer to get help at er. Jic.

I have a six year old. He isn't ready. I know this because he has tried to play with his older brother's skateboard. The skills just aren't there with a six year old. Save your money.

My 6 year old desperately wants a skateboard like the big kids in the neighborhood. Is this a horrible idea? Some kids also have the Razor RipStik, are they any safer?