It's never too late, however, to get your children into helmets. There are many things you can tell your children to convince them of the importance of helmet use. Bikes are vehicles, not toys. You love and value them and their intelligence. They can hurt their brains permanently or even die of head injuries.
Most professional athletes use helmets when participating in sports.
Bicycle racers are now required to use them when racing in the United States and in the Olympics. Childhood obesity Childhood obesity affects a significant subset of preschool children. Studies of young children suggest that a low physical-activity level is a primary factor contributing to excessive fat accumulation. The large amount of time that many children spend watching television is of major concern and has been linked to an increase in childhood obesity. Children aged 2 to 5 years are estimated to watch 25.5 hours of television per week, which cuts significantly into time available for more vigorous activities.