Despite many youngsters shunning cycle helmets, two out of three boys and girls aged 11-16 would welcome a law enforcing their wear. Yet only a third of the same children said they always wear a cycle helmet, a third said they sometimes did and a worrying 30% said they never wore one.
Lisa Turan of the Children Brain Injury Trust says, ‘It still baffles me why so many youngsters resist wearing a helmet while cycling or skiing – they clearly don’t realise how a split-second impact could result in a life-changing brain injury that could render them incapacitated, disabled or worse.’
Parents on bikes (and skis) can lead by example and help to protect their kids by encouraging them to wear a helmet when cycling, skiing and taking part in other potentially dangerous activities.
