> Are stunt scooters safer in this regard? Nope (or barely so), impact is impact. See https://www.thedailypush.com/footprint-insoles https://www.thedailypush.c

> Are stunt scooters safer in this regard? Nope (or barely so), impact is impact. See https://www.thedailypush.com/footprint-insoles https://www.thedailypush.com/footprint-insoles > Also, should I be worried that Bad Influences characteristic to the skateboard/scooter scene are going to turn my kid into a junkie? You can't help a teenager having the rebellious feelings ;) That said, if you're worrying about a cultural aspect being a bad influence, part of the skateboarding crowd is moving towards a healthier lifestyle, because it's the right thing to do if you love skateboarding for what it is (which means you want to skate forever). The days of Dustin Dollin and Ali Boubala are by and large gone. Look into Andrew Reynolds and Neen Williams, the latter of which turned his life around 180degs.