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Originally Posted by The Goon
Hey, sorry for starting this thread and then not checking it for a few days, but I appreciate all the comments on both sides. I really wasn't sure what the correct answer is, but there are a lot of variables.
I think we are going to buy a skiing helmet for the kid to use for tobogganing. I don't think it was entirely necessary on this particular day on this particular hill, but on a more crowded or different hill it would be a good option.
The people who commented about our social media post worried about helmets - their opinion was coming from a good place, and they weren't trying to be jerks or showing off their parenting skills. It's not commonplace these days to be given a contrary opinion, but I try to understand what the person is saying before unleashing the "HOW DARE YOU TELL ME WHAT TO DO WITH MY CHILD" bomb.
Coincidentally, on this same tobogganing evening last week, I took a minor side spill to avoid hitting a soccer goalpost and my left hand and wrist have been hurting ever since. I don't think anything is broken, but it's probably a sprain. So maybe I should be more safe!
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Selecting a safe path for tobogganing likely improves your safety more than the wearing of a helmet would. However I'm not one to judge as there is a face eating storm grate in the middle of mine.