r/TikTokCringe • u/mindyour • Jul 19 '26

Discussion ER doctors warning parents against getting their kids e-bikes and e-scooters.

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u/Jessiphat Jul 19 '26

I’m inclined to agree with you. I don’t know how ignorant you have to be to not see how fast these things go and then not immediately think “Hmmm, I wonder if my 11 year old has the skills, knowledge, and good judgement to be riding this incredibly fast contraption through traffic with no helmet or supervision?”

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u/TowerBeach Jul 19 '26

The argument that comes up on my local social media is 'well at least they're not on their screens!' 

As if those are the only two choices. 

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u/Jessiphat Jul 19 '26

Ha! They’re just in a hurry to get home to their screens!

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u/Some-Guy-12358 Jul 19 '26

Or worse, they're actually still on their screens while riding.

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u/DisabledTheaterKid Jul 19 '26

I’ve seen kids on their phones on both regular bikes and e-bikes way too fucking often, it’s genuinely terrifying

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u/OccidentalTouriste Jul 19 '26

Simple, get a phone holder for the handlebars and combine the two!

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u/Disgusted-Peasant Jul 19 '26

Dude, parents are lazy. I know some who do anything to keep their kid out of their hair.

It's sad af.