My children all got in-line skates for Christmas last year, which they think are great. But I am terrified every time they hurtle up and down our lane on them. Before I get completely paranoid, please reassure me that they are not that dangerous. They need freedom to have fun, push the limits a little and test out life.
Most children have a go at skating and the vast majority come to little harm.
That said, there are of course many things you can do for your children to make them as safe as possible without being overly restrictive in what you allow them to do. One key thing is to understand whatever sport it is that they want to do. Learn what the dangers are and how accidents happen. But torn muscles, scrapes and bruises all over body are common, as are head injuries. Prevent injury Most skating injuries can be prevented.