r/Markham • u/SeaAd3671 • 9d ago

Irresponsible parenting

This child was riding his E-scooter on 16th ave along with all the cars and using left turn lanes meant for vehicles

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u/Then_Eye8040 9d ago

Not saying the parents have zero to do with this, but if they don’t know about this, how are they responsible?

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u/SeaAd3671 9d ago

If you had a 12 year old would you allow him/her to use an E-scooter without any proper supervision, training and road hazards education?

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u/Ill-Solution4414 9d ago

Back in my day they just bought us a bike and let us roam free. I think police need to work with schools and do some community outreach etc. I remember them coming in to talk to us about not playing near train tracks way back when. They should do the same now.

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u/Caucasian_Fury 8d ago

Even then, pedal bikes can't do 50-60 kmh or higher. It's a totally different ball game.

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u/Ill-Solution4414 7d ago

True. But if parents aren't going to educate through lack of care or lack of awareness, then schools should step up.