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Oh OK. Kids need to be told what to do sometimes until 18 because they're not mature enough to make the decision. Telling them to not get in a car with a stran

Oh OK. Kids need to be told what to do sometimes until 18 because they're not mature enough to make the decision. Telling them to not get in a car with a stranger and wearing a helmet are good examples. The parent comment was talking about his household.

johnchristopher 10y ago
> The parent comment was talking about his household. No, I really was talking about HN :). When an article about bike helmets pops up it usually leads to civil but heated debate (and yes, I got burned once). Inside joke, nothing sanctimonious ;).
- krylon 10y ago
  FWIW, I was very much in favor of making bike helmets mandatory until I read an article strongly argued against mandatory helmets until the last paragraph and then said something like "Don't get me wrong, I personally would not get on a bike without a helmet, but it's kind of like heroine - even if the law was in favor of it, it still would be a bad idea." So here I am - I think wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is just common sense, but I am a rather easygoing person who would dislike forcing my way doing things on my fellow human beings just as much as they would. Interestingly, I heard there was a study that roughly said if helmet were mandatory for cyclists, the decrease in cycling would cause an upsurge in cardiovascular issues that would completely eat up any advantages in reduced brain injuries. Again, I am like WTF, wear a ____ing helmet, dude/gal, but the anarchist in me is strong enough to prevent me from forcing my will down others throats. Which is good for everyone, I suppose. ;-) At least it keeps my stress level in check.
krylon 10y ago
FWIW, if I had kids, there is no way in hell they would be getting on a bicycle witout a helmet. But most people don't answer to me, and when I think about that long enough, I am fine with it. The responsiblity would be too much to wear. ;-)

johnchristopher 10y ago

> The parent comment was talking about his household. No, I really was talking about HN :). When an article about bike helmets pops up it usually leads to civil but heated debate (and yes, I got burned once). Inside joke, nothing sanctimonious ;).

krylon 10y ago
FWIW, I was very much in favor of making bike helmets mandatory until I read an article strongly argued against mandatory helmets until the last paragraph and then said something like "Don't get me wrong, I personally would not get on a bike without a helmet, but it's kind of like heroine - even if the law was in favor of it, it still would be a bad idea." So here I am - I think wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is just common sense, but I am a rather easygoing person who would dislike forcing my way doing things on my fellow human beings just as much as they would. Interestingly, I heard there was a study that roughly said if helmet were mandatory for cyclists, the decrease in cycling would cause an upsurge in cardiovascular issues that would completely eat up any advantages in reduced brain injuries. Again, I am like WTF, wear a ____ing helmet, dude/gal, but the anarchist in me is strong enough to prevent me from forcing my will down others throats. Which is good for everyone, I suppose. ;-) At least it keeps my stress level in check.

krylon 10y ago

FWIW, if I had kids, there is no way in hell they would be getting on a bicycle witout a helmet. But most people don't answer to me, and when I think about that long enough, I am fine with it. The responsiblity would be too much to wear. ;-)