Hey kids, I am putting a link to an article on MSNBC. Please read and be ready to discuss Friday! Extra credit on the 1st Test (next week) will be given for all those who post a comment on this article. Enjoy.
Personally, I dont see why everyone is making a big deal out of children/teenagers doing so called dangerous activities. Everyone is fine with kids pursuing what seems to be dangerous, until someone gets hurt or killed. If your twelve years old and you are in motorcross then you need to expect the worse. It would be no different had it been adults driving in the motorcross. But would people go rattling off about the dangers of adults driving in a motorcross. No. Because their "adults." It's annoying to me that adults like to try and hold back teenagers and children. I'm not an adult, but I've done plenty of dangerous stuff that could have gotten me killed, but I've done them, because I enjoy taking risks. If an adult did the same things I did they would have had the same chance of dying as well. Rather you are an adult or a child you can die, so why target a child's death and hold back others.
Personally, I disagree. If you're good at something, if you understand the risks, and if you are willing to accept those risks, then go right ahead and race your motorcycle. But in the end, I feel that these kids' guardians have the final say — up until a certain age, anyway. Parents are protective of their children and don't want to see any harm come to them, so I understand why they hold their children back. The parents want to see them grow up and live a long life. At a certain point, though, these children have to take responsibility for themselves and they have to make smart decisions. At this point, they're making these decisions as if they were adults and must realize the possible outcomes, be it serious injury or death. And I haven't mentioned an age, because it's more of a mental age; many adults are too stupid to realize how stupid they're really being.
So should kids participate in these dangerous activities? If they're mature enough to make these decisions. If they realize the risks. If their parents let them.
I think that teenagers have every right to participate in "dangerous sports" if they choose to do so. As long as they fully understand the potential circumstances they could face if they were to be seriously injured. Although parents may disagree i believe that the final decision should be left up to the kid. Its whats in their heart, not their parents.
If students have a physical on record and know the risks, they should be allowed to particapate. It's not like they're gonna join football get there "oh snap, i didn't know there was contact" They know the risks and are ok with it
Come on guys I think that a 12 year old running over a 13 year old at a speedway on a motorcycle is a little wack. You can say its okay all day but its really not. If they have talent thats very good but if that talent is running over children at speeds of over 110 miles an hour? Futhermore, this was not Peter Lenz's first serious crash. A mechanical failure last season left Lenz with four broken bones and a severed radial nerve-all of which required surgery. Im sorry but if you think this is okay then something is wrong with you, you must not be fully matured. there are serious risks with "kids", that have barely even hit puberty doing such dangerous sports/acomplishments. Sailing around the world is one thing but racing motoercycles and climbing mountains are talents that you should preform when your brain is fully developed and can process the pros and cons of what you are doing. Its sad that this young boy had to suffer from blunt force trauma with im sure many broken bones, for hours on end before he finnally died all because his "parents" thought is was perfectly okay for their 13 year old son to race a motorcyle at 120 mph while they got paid for his winnings. But hey for all you facebookers out there Peter Lenz has a facebook and that was how his father announced his death to all of his friends.
I think that if you know the risks and you still want to do it than it's your choice; and when you get hurt there is no one else to blame but yourself. It's their choice if they want to motorcross but they shouldn't be shocked that an accident happens. If they understand the risks and consequences fully then don't hold them back.
ha. yeah well too bad this boy didnt live to understand his consequences now did he? his parents should have made a better judgement call on that one. "i guess its not a major risk if my son want to die in motorcross?" yeah i bet he learned his lesson, he is 13 he cant understand the risks involved, his parents should have though.
I think if the kid wants to and the parents are willing to let them get involved in extreme sports they should be able to. Obviously the parents and kids have seen the dangerous things that have happened and if they're okay with that risk good for them. Why should kids be held back from something they're good at or enjoy doing?
I see both sides to this article. All parents want their kids to be safe,but once that kid is out of the house and out on their own their parents won't be able to stop them anymore. I just hope that when those kids are older they understand that their parents were only trying to protect them and keep them safe.
I think that if kids are aware that they could be hurt doing this sport and are ok with that possibilty then they should be allowed to participate in dangerous sports. Also these kids train a lot for these sports so they are less likely to get hurt.
This article is shocking. I can't believe parents allow their 12 year old kids to ride a motorcycle at speeds like 100 mph. I think kids should be allowed to participate in extreme sports, but have limits. Maybe limit the speed they go, and make courses as safe as they can be. Put the kids in safety courses and give them scenarios on what could happen, and what they should do if something goes wrong. Include the parents in on these lessons, so they know all the risks as well.
to me if you cant do it as a kid then adults should not be able to either. Most of the top extreme sport stars started as a child. Also a kid will do what he or she wants, if the parents dont allow them to race like on a race way with medics on site then they will go into a open field with their friends which even more unsafe
i think that when your a kid you should be able to pursue any sport you want regardless of age. If an unforeseen tragic accident occurs then so be it, it doesn't necessarily mean its going to happen to everyone. if you start out playing a sport as a kid then by the time you get to be an adult you would be 10 times better. An adult wont always be great from the start
don't ever hold a child back from their full potential. if you were to be in these types of sports you know the consequences of your actions and what will happen if you don't meet the right expectations. the parents should be able to determine their kid's maturity and intelligence about the sport.
kids should be able to play adult sports. if they are trained in the sport and know all the risk that could occure while participating then they should be able to participate.
You shouldn't hold your child back from trying new things. Whether it's motocross or any other considered to be dangerous sport. There are always going to be riskes envolved with everything they or we do. So the worst should be expected with any of these sports.
I think if a kid has enough experience/training in the sport there doing, whatever it may be, the they should be able to do it. most of these sports have limits to them anyways, but i think this was a freak accident. I also think that if a parent wants to hold the kid back from doing what they enjoy or are talented in, what kind of parent is that? i thought they are here to guide us and push us toward our goals so that we can be what we truly want to be.
i think that if the kid really wants to play the sport and the parents are willing to let them then its fine. Your kid is your responsibilty therefore, by letting your kid do that sport there may be consiqences and you'll just have to live with them. Or you the parents could just say no and leave it at that.
Personally, I dont see why everyone is making a big deal out of children/teenagers doing so called dangerous activities. Everyone is fine with kids pursuing what seems to be dangerous, until someone gets hurt or killed. If your twelve years old and you are in motorcross then you need to expect the worse. It would be no different had it been adults driving in the motorcross. But would people go rattling off about the dangers of adults driving in a motorcross. No. Because their "adults." It's annoying to me that adults like to try and hold back teenagers and children. I'm not an adult, but I've done plenty of dangerous stuff that could have gotten me killed, but I've done them, because I enjoy taking risks. If an adult did the same things I did they would have had the same chance of dying as well. Rather you are an adult or a child you can die, so why target a child's death and hold back others.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I disagree. If you're good at something, if you understand the risks, and if you are willing to accept those risks, then go right ahead and race your motorcycle. But in the end, I feel that these kids' guardians have the final say — up until a certain age, anyway. Parents are protective of their children and don't want to see any harm come to them, so I understand why they hold their children back. The parents want to see them grow up and live a long life. At a certain point, though, these children have to take responsibility for themselves and they have to make smart decisions. At this point, they're making these decisions as if they were adults and must realize the possible outcomes, be it serious injury or death. And I haven't mentioned an age, because it's more of a mental age; many adults are too stupid to realize how stupid they're really being.
ReplyDeleteSo should kids participate in these dangerous activities? If they're mature enough to make these decisions. If they realize the risks. If their parents let them.
I think that teenagers have every right to participate in "dangerous sports" if they choose to do so. As long as they fully understand the potential circumstances they could face if they were to be seriously injured. Although parents may disagree i believe that the final decision should be left up to the kid. Its whats in their heart, not their parents.
ReplyDeleteIf students have a physical on record and know the risks, they should be allowed to particapate. It's not like they're gonna join football get there "oh snap, i didn't know there was contact" They know the risks and are ok with it
ReplyDeleteCome on guys I think that a 12 year old running over a 13 year old at a speedway on a motorcycle is a little wack. You can say its okay all day but its really not. If they have talent thats very good but if that talent is running over children at speeds of over 110 miles an hour? Futhermore, this was not Peter Lenz's first serious crash. A mechanical failure last season left Lenz with four broken bones and a severed radial nerve-all of which required surgery. Im sorry but if you think this is okay then something is wrong with you, you must not be fully matured. there are serious risks with "kids", that have barely even hit puberty doing such dangerous sports/acomplishments. Sailing around the world is one thing but racing motoercycles and climbing mountains are talents that you should preform when your brain is fully developed and can process the pros and cons of what you are doing. Its sad that this young boy had to suffer from blunt force trauma with im sure many broken bones, for hours on end before he finnally died all because his "parents" thought is was perfectly okay for their 13 year old son to race a motorcyle at 120 mph while they got paid for his winnings. But hey for all you facebookers out there Peter Lenz has a facebook and that was how his father announced his death to all of his friends.
ReplyDeleteI think that if you know the risks and you still want to do it than it's your choice; and when you get hurt there is no one else to blame but yourself. It's their choice if they want to motorcross but they shouldn't be shocked that an accident happens. If they understand the risks and consequences fully then don't hold them back.
ReplyDeleteha. yeah well too bad this boy didnt live to understand his consequences now did he? his parents should have made a better judgement call on that one. "i guess its not a major risk if my son want to die in motorcross?" yeah i bet he learned his lesson, he is 13 he cant understand the risks involved, his parents should have though.
ReplyDeleteI think if the kid wants to and the parents are willing to let them get involved in extreme sports they should be able to. Obviously the parents and kids have seen the dangerous things that have happened and if they're okay with that risk good for them. Why should kids be held back from something they're good at or enjoy doing?
ReplyDeleteI see both sides to this article. All parents want their kids to be safe,but once that kid is out of the house and out on their own their parents won't be able to stop them anymore. I just hope that when those kids are older they understand that their parents were only trying to protect them and keep them safe.
ReplyDeleteSpot on, Hailey.
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I think that if kids are aware that they could be hurt doing this sport and are ok with that possibilty then they should be allowed to participate in dangerous sports. Also these kids train a lot for these sports so they are less likely to get hurt.
ReplyDeletei think if kids and teenagers are able to do the things adults can, then they should have every right to if they're parents are willing.
ReplyDeleteThis article is shocking. I can't believe parents allow their 12 year old kids to ride a motorcycle at speeds like 100 mph. I think kids should be allowed to participate in extreme sports, but have limits. Maybe limit the speed they go, and make courses as safe as they can be. Put the kids in safety courses and give them scenarios on what could happen, and what they should do if something goes wrong. Include the parents in on these lessons, so they know all the risks as well.
ReplyDeleteto me if you cant do it as a kid then adults should not be able to either. Most of the top extreme sport stars started as a child. Also a kid will do what he or she wants, if the parents dont allow them to race like on a race way with medics on site then they will go into a open field with their friends which even more unsafe
ReplyDeletei think that when your a kid you should be able to pursue any sport you want regardless of age. If an unforeseen tragic accident occurs then so be it, it doesn't necessarily mean its going to happen to everyone. if you start out playing a sport as a kid then by the time you get to be an adult you would be 10 times better. An adult wont always be great from the start
ReplyDeletedon't ever hold a child back from their full potential. if you were to be in these types of sports you know the consequences of your actions and what will happen if you don't meet the right expectations. the parents should be able to determine their kid's maturity and intelligence about the sport.
ReplyDeletekids should be able to play adult sports. if they are trained in the sport and know all the risk that could occure while participating then they should be able to participate.
ReplyDeleteYou shouldn't hold your child back from trying new things. Whether it's motocross or any other considered to be dangerous sport. There are always going to be riskes envolved with everything they or we do. So the worst should be expected with any of these sports.
ReplyDeleteI think if a kid has enough experience/training in the sport there doing, whatever it may be, the they should be able to do it. most of these sports have limits to them anyways, but i think this was a freak accident. I also think that if a parent wants to hold the kid back from doing what they enjoy or are talented in, what kind of parent is that? i thought they are here to guide us and push us toward our goals so that we can be what we truly want to be.
ReplyDeletei think that if the kid really wants to play the sport and the parents are willing to let them then its fine. Your kid is your responsibilty therefore, by letting your kid do that sport there may be consiqences and you'll just have to live with them. Or you the parents could just say no and leave it at that.
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