I understand why kids want to learn how to ride a skateboard, I really do. When I was a kid I wanted a skateboard as a gift and my parents insisted that I couldn’t have one (as a gift) so I raided my piggy bank and bought one with my own money. Boy were my parents angry! The told me that I couldn’t ride it in the street or on the sidewalks. Well, we had a nice long paved driveway so it really didn’t bother me much. Back then, though, helmets weren’t even available to buy for someone riding a bike or a skateboard!
I never even saw anyone doing any kinds of tricks on television, so I never had any inspiration or guidance on how to ride one. Obviously, I never developed any real skill, I just enjoyed it. And although my parents were so worried that I’d fall and skin my knee, or crack my head, they preferred that I ride my bike in the street (again with no helmet or padding) than skateboard anywhere. Where’s the sense in that? I think riding a bike is just as risky! Oh well……