[librablonde]

I've had some parents commenting recently that their kids should be wearing their bike helmets when riding their own bicycle in their backyard. Seriously? Is this a thing? My kids only ride their bikes around our grassy, 1.5 acre hilly property (where there is only concrete on the long driveway). Does 2012 parenting dictate they "should" be wearing their helmets in their own backyard?? (Obviously I understand and agree with helmets when out of your yard or riding on hard/ rocky/ unstable surfaces).

[WithSprinkles]

Head injuries could happen anywhere, including your own backyard...

[Bomber girl]

My kids have helmets on every time they ride their bikes. It becomes habit and they always remember to put them on. What annoys me is the amount of parents who think helmets aren't necessary on scooters...

[liveworkplay]

my kids know if they want to ride their bikes or scooters, they have to have a helmet. we do not distinguish a difference between places. I am as far as one can get away from helicopter parenting and still be supervising my kids but that's our rule. just because a kid is riding on grass, doesn't mean they would do no damage in a crash.

[Unatheowl]

Our blanket rule is that every time they get on the bike,they wear a helmet. They can hit their head on the actual bike too (handlebars).

[Dionysus]

It's more about the habit, particularly while DD is young (3 yrs). She knows that she needs a helmet for either her scooter or her trike.

[Jekaho]

We have fostered the habit of wearing a helmet everytime he gets on a bike or scooter. Easier to wear it all the time rather than wonder whether this time or that time or whatever.

[WibbleWobble]

my kids know if they want to ride their bikes or scooters, they have to have a helmet. we do not distinguish a difference between places.

This. I like to give a consistent message that bikes/scooters=helmets.

[Julie3Girls]

Yep, blanket rules here. Helmet on your head if you are on your bike.

If they are riding around our place, they are on concrete. Just as easy to hit their head as out on the road.

[Chocolate Addict]

Yep. My kid mostly rides his bike inside the house (weird, I know) and he always puts his helmut on. We have tiled floors he could crack his head open.

Our rule is easy, if you are planning on getting on the bike or scooter you put your helmet on, doesn't matter where you are.