My daughter recently informed me about her interest to try ice skating. She had been watching the pairs skating on TV and wanted to dress up in an extravagant costume and hear the peals of applause from a capacity crowd. Unfortunately, it’s August, and none of the local indoor rinks are affordable. I suggested that she try a pair of youth skate shoes instead.
Before turning her loose on her new wheels, I made sure that every safety concern was covered. The helmet came first, of course, and then a pair of kneepads and wrist guards. I broke out my old pair of rollerblades and skated alongside my daughter as she learned to maintain her balance. It’s become an activity that we can share as a bonding experience, and I’ve set aside many Saturday afternoons for the express purpose of skating through the park.
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