As children, we don't complain about our parents' financial situation because we understand they are doing their best. However, we still expect our parents to have the knowledge and care to protect us to a certain extent and not hesitate to spend when necessary to prevent harm caused by ignorance and recklessness.
I recently heard a friend sharing several accidents she witnessed while skiing, which made me think about our parents' responsibility to keep us safe. For example, a boy was about to reach the bottom of the mountain when he fell, but fortunately, he was caught by a safety net. Although he didn't fall, he was scared and couldn't stand up alone. The rescuer found that he needed the skills the ski school should have taught him, such as wearing skis and slopes correctly. Another example is a little girl who taught herself to ski while riding a cable car, thinking that skiing is easy to learn. But when she got off the cable car, she didn't know that she should put away the ski poles, so she tripped and fell. Although she wasn't injured, it's still worrying for untrained children to participate in such dangerous activities. In some less formal ski resorts, we often witness more hazardous situations. Proper education, tutoring, and correct equipment can prevent many unnecessary injuries. It's necessary to invite a coach to take classes and purchase the right equipment before the start of the ski season every year. These should not be ignored to save money.
I faced similar difficulties when I was a child. Although I love skating, my parents could only afford a pair of skates. The cost of the ice rink was barely affordable, but the extra costs, such as sharpening the ice blade, were too much. Because I couldn't pay for the course or hire a coach, I could only learn by myself or casually, so my skating skills were always half-baked. I didn't understand it when I was a child. Still, as I grew up, I realized that professional training in swimming, table tennis, badminton, and other sports would bring a completely different experience. If we have financial constraints, we should guide children to choose more suitable sports, such as running and mountaineering, so that they can enjoy the fun of sports.
Recently, we made a similar mistake when we drove a water scooter at the seaside. We asked the children to book a service in the hotel and let them go on a motorboat to the sea without professional guidance. The waves and the sea fascinated them, causing the motorboat to collide. Although no one was hurt, it cost us $1,200 in maintenance. We blamed the children for being careless, but we also blamed ourselves. This kind of activity requires professional safety knowledge and guidance. Did our hasty behavior put our children at risk?
Last year, we encountered a similar situation on the water trail in Zion National Park. Suitable shoes and socks could be rented at the trail entrance, and a strong walking crutch could be provided as support. We followed these suggestions, rented the equipment, and had a good time. But on the way, we saw many people walking without renting equipment, and some even picked up wooden sticks on the roadside as walking sticks. I clearly remember seeing an old lady in her sixties passing by me, wearing ordinary shoes, no walking sticks, and walking very fast. She looked very happy when she walked in the water with her family. At first, I didn't care, but soon I saw her sitting by the roadside crying, her hand bones twisted and bleeding all the time. Everyone went to help, but the rescue equipment in the mountains was limited (or not), and it became challenging to help her out of the trail. Even if you call for rescue, you need kind-hearted people to run out and call for an ambulance. In this way, it is estimated that you need to wait for 1-2 hours at the earliest. How painful it is. Safety during travel is critical. The danger is not the danger itself but the ignorance of danger.
As parents, we have many expectations for our children's growth, but our behavior often needs to be introspected and learned. Otherwise, just like those children in the snow field, people will feel very anxious when they see it. If your friends have a similar situation, kindly remind them. May your friends be happy and healthy and say goodbye to the danger of ignorance and recklessness.
I recently heard a friend sharing several accidents she witnessed while skiing, which made me think about our parents' responsibility to keep us safe. For example, a boy was about to reach the bottom of the mountain when he fell, but fortunately, he was caught by a safety net. Although he didn't fall, he was scared and couldn't stand up alone. The rescuer found that he needed the skills the ski school should have taught him, such as wearing skis and slopes correctly. Another example is a little girl who taught herself to ski while riding a cable car, thinking that skiing is easy to learn. But when she got off the cable car, she didn't know that she should put away the ski poles, so she tripped and fell. Although she wasn't injured, it's still worrying for untrained children to participate in such dangerous activities. In some less formal ski resorts, we often witness more hazardous situations. Proper education, tutoring, and correct equipment can prevent many unnecessary injuries. It's necessary to invite a coach to take classes and purchase the right equipment before the start of the ski season every year. These should not be ignored to save money.
I faced similar difficulties when I was a child. Although I love skating, my parents could only afford a pair of skates. The cost of the ice rink was barely affordable, but the extra costs, such as sharpening the ice blade, were too much. Because I couldn't pay for the course or hire a coach, I could only learn by myself or casually, so my skating skills were always half-baked. I didn't understand it when I was a child. Still, as I grew up, I realized that professional training in swimming, table tennis, badminton, and other sports would bring a completely different experience. If we have financial constraints, we should guide children to choose more suitable sports, such as running and mountaineering, so that they can enjoy the fun of sports.
Recently, we made a similar mistake when we drove a water scooter at the seaside. We asked the children to book a service in the hotel and let them go on a motorboat to the sea without professional guidance. The waves and the sea fascinated them, causing the motorboat to collide. Although no one was hurt, it cost us $1,200 in maintenance. We blamed the children for being careless, but we also blamed ourselves. This kind of activity requires professional safety knowledge and guidance. Did our hasty behavior put our children at risk?
Last year, we encountered a similar situation on the water trail in Zion National Park. Suitable shoes and socks could be rented at the trail entrance, and a strong walking crutch could be provided as support. We followed these suggestions, rented the equipment, and had a good time. But on the way, we saw many people walking without renting equipment, and some even picked up wooden sticks on the roadside as walking sticks. I clearly remember seeing an old lady in her sixties passing by me, wearing ordinary shoes, no walking sticks, and walking very fast. She looked very happy when she walked in the water with her family. At first, I didn't care, but soon I saw her sitting by the roadside crying, her hand bones twisted and bleeding all the time. Everyone went to help, but the rescue equipment in the mountains was limited (or not), and it became challenging to help her out of the trail. Even if you call for rescue, you need kind-hearted people to run out and call for an ambulance. In this way, it is estimated that you need to wait for 1-2 hours at the earliest. How painful it is. Safety during travel is critical. The danger is not the danger itself but the ignorance of danger.
As parents, we have many expectations for our children's growth, but our behavior often needs to be introspected and learned. Otherwise, just like those children in the snow field, people will feel very anxious when they see it. If your friends have a similar situation, kindly remind them. May your friends be happy and healthy and say goodbye to the danger of ignorance and recklessness.
