One way for parents to educate themselves about a sport is to meet the coach and attend team practices and games. Get interested in their training, diet, and supervision. The use of protective equipment is vital to keeping kids safe. Kneepads, elbow pads and shin guards help to prevent bruises and abrasions. Although wrist guards can't thwart every fracture in the wrist, they do prevent hand abrasions and sprains.
Bike helmets are essential for rollerblading, skateboarding, scooters and cycling.
That's the number one thing. Some of the worst injuries you can get are head injuries. To help keep serious accidents to a minimum, both Burt and Busch stress education and equipment. The take-home message is more on safety. You don't necessarily stop the incident from happening, but you can reduce the severity of the injury.