I'm convinced Heelys are proof of a decline in civilization.

[Charade]

Getting behind the wheel of a car poses great danger...doesn't mean all cars are banned or demonic. It just means that someone made dangerous choices! Alcohol causes specific dangers, more than heelies, I would assume... You can't save everyone from all danger all of the time!

True but the point is locations were people usually walk, they don't expect (and shouldn't have to be on the lookout for) kids wheeling around on heelys. I don't expect cars or people on bikes on public sidewalks but I *do* expect bikes on walking/biking trails. Each should be on the look out for the other. It's common sense. Something that seems be lacking in parents who let their kids use their heelys in place meant for walkers.

It is about people being responsible. And teaching responsibility.

Exactly. And people who understand this wouldn't let their kids use their heelys in places that are meant for people walking.

 

[poohs_hunny]

To some extent is right. There are times when kids pull something over on even the best parent. I witnessed my friend (who is a great parent BTW) lecturing her child this morning when she caught him using his heelys in the church hallway. He had (with the feigned innocence only a 12 year old can master) apparently "misunderstood" her directions "no wheels at church" to mean no wheels during the church service. I don't think he'll make that mistake again.

My kids don't own heelies, but they've certainly tried to get away with things that are against the rules I've laid down at times.

But the difference here is that the parent actually did something, and didn't let the child keep on rolling like it was no big deal.

 

[Charade]

I keep reading, "my kids know when they can and can't use them" "my kids are very skilled at using their heelys", "my kids....", etc...

We're not talking about your kids. We're talking the other kids that don't know when and when not to use them or are unskilled at using them. It shouldn't even take an incident where a toddler or an older person is hurt by a kid using these in certain places. It shouldn't matter is your kid is in the running for the heely Olympics. People should be able to figure out on their own that some places are not meant for their use. Obviously, some people can't (or worse, don't care). THAT is the issue.

 

[C.Ann]

How many parents here who let their kids use heelies, make them use helmets and padding -- raise your hands.

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Where are the raised hands?????

Read the link provided by MushyMushy - very informative..

 

[JunieJay]

I keep reading, "my kids know when they can and can't use them" "my kids are very skilled at using their heelys", "my kids....", etc...

We're not talking about your kids. We're talking the other kids that don't know when and when not to use them or are unskilled at using them. It shouldn't even take an incident where a toddler or an older person is hurt by a kid using these in certain places. It shouldn't matter is your kid is in the running for the heely Olympics. People should be able to figure out on their own that some places are not meant for their use. Obviously, some people can't (or worse, don't care). THAT is the issue.

Point well taken.

 

[JunieJay]

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Where are the raised hands?????

Read the link provided by MushyMushy - very informative..

Are you the Heely police? AOr are you just keeping score? Do we get a prize if we say yes, or judged if we say no?

But since you have asked twice, I'll answer and say that my kids do not wear protective gear only helmets. Again, they are gliding at a very slow pace, not racing down a hill or running and heeling. They don't fall, nor do they run into other people. I'm sure I'll fall into the DIS category of horrendous, neglectful parenting now, right?

 

[TDC Nala]

It is just my mantra. If I close my eyes it will go away.

Kind of luck when Dorothy closes her eyes and clicks her heels and says 3x, "There's no place like home."

And then rolls right back to Kansas on her ruby heelies.

 

[Tracey1974]

I'd like to try a pair of Heely's but I don't think I am coordinated enough. I'd rather be in rollerksates. They look like fun, but maybe just outdoor fun and not in stores where there are a lot of people. Didn't see any at WDW but I did see some on DCL and it is just too crowded on deck to be skating anywhere.

 

[CEDmom]

I was really surprised when my DD told me to other day that she wanted Heelys. She got $ for Christmas and actually has enough to buy them. However, when I explained to her all the place she couldn't use them it basically left the driveway and sidewalk. Amazingly she decided she may not want them afterall . I wouldn't let her wear the shoe w/o the wheels in them to school and other places because I think they force an odd gait that could cause problems down the road.

I have to say I've witnessed the Church Heelys and just about every other place you could imagine. I honestly have yet to see a child using them outside on trails and stuff. I think people need to be honest and realize these were created so that kids wouldn't ever have to be bored - like my mom always said a little boredom never hurt anyone.

 

[Smooshdog]

I see Heelys everywhere now! It started at disney, and yes kids did run into me but I'm the bad guy because I should have known they were going to run into me, and now I see heelys at the mall and grocery store. Needless to say I'm not a fan.

 

[JunieJay]

I was really surprised when my DD told me to other day that she wanted Heelys. She got $ for Christmas and actually has enough to buy them. However, when I explained to her all the place she couldn't use them it basically left the driveway and sidewalk. Amazingly she decided she may not want them afterall . I wouldn't let her wear the shoe w/o the wheels in them to school and other places because I think they force an odd gait that could cause problems down the road.

I have to say I've witnessed the Church Heelys and just about every other place you could imagine. I honestly have yet to see a child using them outside on trails and stuff. I think people need to be honest and realize these were created so that kids wouldn't ever have to be bored - like my mom always said a little boredom never hurt anyone.

Well I'll let this be my last post on the subject, really.

But I can tell you I am being perfectly honest when I say I didn't buy Heelys so my kids wouldn't be bored. I bought them because my kids love all things sports, especially my oldest. He loved rollerblading when that was all the rage, he loves to ice skate, ride a skateboard, anything of that nature. So Heelys were the next craze in a long line of crazes. The younger one followed suit, and its something they enjoy doing. We really didn't buy them so our kid could be the anti-Christ, I swear!

 

[zagafi]

Well, I believe this is the longest running thread I've ever spawned! LOL!

 

[C.Ann]

Are you the Heely police? AOr are you just keeping score? Do we get a prize if we say yes, or judged if we say no?

But since you have asked twice, I'll answer and say that my kids do not wear protective gear only helmets. Again, they are gliding at a very slow pace, not racing down a hill or running and heeling. They don't fall, nor do they run into other people. I'm sure I'll fall into the DIS category of horrendous, neglectful parenting now, right?

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I'm just curious.. Didn't realize it was against the DIS guidelines..

Sorry, no prize... But you did a great job of putting a whole bunch of words in my mouth that I don't recall saying to you...

 

[CEDmom]

Well I'll let this be my last post on the subject, really.

But I can tell you I am being perfectly honest when I say I didn't buy Heelys so my kids wouldn't be bored. I bought them because my kids love all things sports, especially my oldest. He loved rollerblading when that was all the rage, he loves to ice skate, ride a skateboard, anything of that nature. So Heelys were the next craze in a long line of crazes. The younger one followed suit, and its something they enjoy doing. We really didn't buy them so our kid could be the anti-Christ, I swear!

Actually Junie I'm sure you didn't buy them for that reason. I know you've posted about them before and it sounds like your kids use them responsibly. Honestly if my DD says mommy I really want them to skate around the neighborhood I would probably let her spend her $ on them. However she realizes she has a lot more fun on her bike and they probably wouldn't be worth it. She's seen kids in stores, church and even school with them on and I nixed all of those - mean mommy that I am .

 

[dad2t&e]

There are places to use the heelies, I agree church is not one. I know its a fad and something else will come and replace it soon. But I do like it when there are signs that clearly state 'NO HEELIES' and someone has to try and break the rules, then they fall flat on their keesters. he-he You just can't seem not to laugh.

 

[daisyduck123]

I wouldn't let her wear the shoe w/o the wheels in them to school and other places because I think they force an odd gait that could cause problems down the road.

The P.E. teacher at my school is sure that many of the Heely-wearing kids (they don't wear them at school) are going to have problems in the future.

It's quite obvious when you watch the kids walking in them, that they cause an unnatural gait.

 

[MushyMushy]

I have a stupid question.

Wouldn't the wheel be better on the front part of the foot? I seem to remember from my roller skating days that I would have been more inclined to roll on the balls of my feet. Wouldn't that be more natural? Just curious.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

The P.E. teacher at my school is sure that many of the Heely-wearing kids (they don't wear them at school) are going to have problems in the future.

It's quite obvious when you watch the kids walking in them, that they cause an unnatural gait.

It seems to me it is more like they are wearing high heels--heels lift the back of the foot as well. Granted I haven't studied it--nor do I defend it--but girls where lifted dress shoes..so in a way the heelies are lifting just like that. However, I think the wheel is in a different spot--and not as wide as a heel on a dress shoe---so that may cause the gait to be off.

Also--walking--or gliding with your toes up --I would think would strain the top of the foot and stress the ankle in a manner it is not supposed to be stressed.

Just my observations.

Wouldn't the wheel be better on the front part of the foot? I seem to remember from my roller skating days that I would have been more inclined to roll on the balls of my feet. Wouldn't that be more natural? Just curious.

Structure wise--I am not sure how that would be much better on the foot--walking/gliding on the balls of your feet all day with heels raised.....but it sure would strengthen those calf muscles. Plus perhaps the toes are more likely to hit the ground from the lift? And maybe they didn't think they could market "Toesies"

 

[aprilgail2]

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I've got a strange idea. How about stores not allow ANY wheels (other than wheelchairs and ECVs) in them?

Well now I have never been run into by a kid with Heelys at Disney but I have many bruises from being rammed by those darn ECV's!! Should I start taking names when I get hit by one of those and sue them??

 

[Daxx]

The rule in our house is if it has wheels it requires a helmet.

Do you wear a helmet when you're in your car!? Just curious.
ETA -- could not help myself/resist on this one!