Scooters are probably a lower risk activity in some ways, but with that come some of the lack of positives you get in the nature of playing. In Skateboarding, y

Scooters are probably a lower risk activity in some ways, but with that come some of the lack of positives you get in the nature of playing. In Skateboarding, you're constantly trying to figure out how to do stuff and how not to hurt yourself too badly doing it. While there are some scummy skaters out there, they aren't going to turn your kid into a junkie any more than anything else will, if you teach them appropriately, but certainly not at that young an age. Skateboarding has some risks, but is a great social activity, teaches perseverance, and is cool. There's a kid (12) that comes to the park I skate at regularly with his mom (probably hovering a bit much, but she's alright) and has generally positive influences all around, while progressing very quickly.