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I'm old, I do what I want........or do I have a responsibility as a role model
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<blockquote data-quote="Daniel78362" data-source="post: 1093885" data-attributes="member: 29519"><p>Earlier this afternoon I was heading out on a bicycle ride, my route took me through a park in my neighborhood. Well I passed this this woman and her son (about 5 years) who was struggling on a small bicycle with TRAINING WHEELS. Instantly I went back those 48 years to when I was 5 and learned to ride a bicycle.......alot of scraped knees....good times. But what struck me was that the little man was not wearing a helmet. I told the little man "good job, keep up the good work" and gave him a thumbs up. I also approached the mom and told her he's doing a great but that at this learning stage he really needs to be wearing a helmet, said it in a very polite tone and manner. She gave that me that semi guilty (polite) I know, I know. As I was riding off she asked me "where's your helmet". Of course this caught me surprise so I answered her in truth...........I'm old, I do what I want. Texas does have a child bicycle helmet law not enforced by local PD</p><p></p><p>I must concede that the lady was right, I should have been wearing a bicyle helmet. I am one of the few Cyclist in this area, I have a great, great deal of experience and skill on a bicycle (moto too) and am at home on 2 wheels. I wear my moto helmet and jacket (with armor) 99.3% of the time but seldom wear a bicycle helmet.</p><p></p><p>This brings me to my question: at what point does an individual have the responsibility to act as a role model when ingaged in personal activities or even public, ie; sports, politics, celebrity. Now to be honest I feel that it's parents job to be their childs role model, not a strangers.</p><p></p><p>My apologies to the Admins if this crosses that "politics" line, just looking for some thoughts on the matter, serious or other wise</p><p></p><p>To all, Be Good, Be Safe</p><p></p><p>Daniel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daniel78362, post: 1093885, member: 29519"] Earlier this afternoon I was heading out on a bicycle ride, my route took me through a park in my neighborhood. Well I passed this this woman and her son (about 5 years) who was struggling on a small bicycle with TRAINING WHEELS. Instantly I went back those 48 years to when I was 5 and learned to ride a bicycle.......alot of scraped knees....good times. But what struck me was that the little man was not wearing a helmet. I told the little man "good job, keep up the good work" and gave him a thumbs up. I also approached the mom and told her he's doing a great but that at this learning stage he really needs to be wearing a helmet, said it in a very polite tone and manner. She gave that me that semi guilty (polite) I know, I know. As I was riding off she asked me "where's your helmet". Of course this caught me surprise so I answered her in truth...........I'm old, I do what I want. Texas does have a child bicycle helmet law not enforced by local PD I must concede that the lady was right, I should have been wearing a bicyle helmet. I am one of the few Cyclist in this area, I have a great, great deal of experience and skill on a bicycle (moto too) and am at home on 2 wheels. I wear my moto helmet and jacket (with armor) 99.3% of the time but seldom wear a bicycle helmet. This brings me to my question: at what point does an individual have the responsibility to act as a role model when ingaged in personal activities or even public, ie; sports, politics, celebrity. Now to be honest I feel that it's parents job to be their childs role model, not a strangers. My apologies to the Admins if this crosses that "politics" line, just looking for some thoughts on the matter, serious or other wise To all, Be Good, Be Safe Daniel [/QUOTE]
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