Parents who buy their kids electric 'Power Wheels' cars (or whatever they're called these days).
So loud and obnoxious. No, I don't particularly want my kid to have a ride (but hey, very generous of your kid to offer up the passenger seat and never ever ever offer a turn at the wheel, cool!).
Somehow the dynamic is different than just about any other "look at that toy!" or invitation to play situation. No = guaranteed tantrum (and probably a long one as we hear the echo of those ####ty plastic tires for minutes to come) . Yes = disrupts whatever fun we were already having and means an annoying period of jogging along to make sure they don't get squished by a Suburban or rollover on a curb. Brutal.
Maybe I'm just the fun police...or maybe not:
Quote:
The Toys That Send Kids to the Emergency Room:
Rideable toys, like scooters and electric mini-cars, are the worst offenders.
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https://www.theatlantic.com/health/a...y-room/383383/