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Those dang kids with those Heelez!!!
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WhyteAL
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tigsmom said:
I have two kids I would not let them run rampent with those skates on but on the other side of the coin I don't care if they use them as long as they don't desrespect anyone else's personal space and are courties (I think the spellings off) with other people. Which if you have kids you should be teaching them but maybe because of the various age differences here me being 28 with an 11 year old. I would let them just chill and have there fun as long as they're not messing with other people OK MOM. Now remember when you were a kid and you were told not to climb that tree, or not to jump that fenece and you did. What happened probly nothing until that moment that you hurt yourself and learned what not to do it again because you hurt yourself, those are called learning experiences which we all should go through. And that is what these kids need if they're parents are not going to supervise them appropriately then they will get hurt and hey some of us learn the hard way....what can you say. But don't punish the whole world for the acts of some people. Let's use common sense which I may add seems to me you cannot teach common sense it's more of like a birth right. You can teach people to learn but common sense seems to be preprogrammed. Anywayz my kids don't own a pair of these shoes and so who cares.
M. Racer
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WhyteAL said:I have two kids I would not let them run rampent with those skates on but on the other side of the coin I don't care if they use them as long as they don't desrespect anyone else's personal space and are courties (I think the spellings off) with other people. Which if you have kids you should be teaching them but maybe because of the various age differences here me being 28 with an 11 year old. I would let them just chill and have there fun as long as they're not messing with other people OK MOM. Now remember when you were a kid and you were told not to climb that tree, or not to jump that fenece and you did. What happened probly nothing until that moment that you hurt yourself and learned what not to do it again because you hurt yourself, those are called learning experiences which we all should go through. And that is what these kids need if they're parents are not going to supervise them appropriately then they will get hurt and hey some of us learn the hard way....what can you say. But don't punish the whole world for the acts of some people. Let's use common sense which I may add seems to me you cannot teach common sense it's more of like a birth right. You can teach people to learn but common sense seems to be preprogrammed. Anywayz my kids don't own a pair of these shoes and so who cares.
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bhg469
Well-Known Member
WhyteAL said:
Just the fact that people are talking about this means its violating people's space. It is dangerous and is an accident waiting to happen. Should the parks allow this until some kid mows down a toddler and causes some head injury? You may teach your kids to respect others but there is a place for everything WDW is not the place for this.
tigsmom
Well-Known Member
WhyteAL said:I have two kids I would not let them run rampent with those skates on but on the other side of the coin I don't care if they use them as long as they don't desrespect anyone else's personal space and are courties (I think the spellings off) with other people. Which if you have kids you should be teaching them but maybe because of the various age differences here me being 28 with an 11 year old. I would let them just chill and have there fun as long as they're not messing with other people OK MOM. Now remember when you were a kid and you were told not to climb that tree, or not to jump that fenece and you did. What happened probly nothing until that moment that you hurt yourself and learned what not to do it again because you hurt yourself, those are called learning experiences which we all should go through. And that is what these kids need if they're parents are not going to supervise them appropriately then they will get hurt and hey some of us learn the hard way....what can you say. But don't punish the whole world for the acts of some people. Let's use common sense which I may add seems to me you cannot teach common sense it's more of like a birth right. You can teach people to learn but common sense seems to be preprogrammed. Anywayz my kids don't own a pair of these shoes and so who cares.
I also have 2 kids... 18 and almost 12. They are not allowed to run wild -anywhere. They have been taught to respect others and to behave when in public. It has nothing to do with age differences, yours and mine or our kids. Anyone who does not teach their child proper manners is doing everyone a disservice. Believe it or not, I happened to listen to my parents and nope, I did not climb that tree or jump that fence...that may have to do more with my being a girly girl and not a tomboy, but I follow your idea.
I don't agree with all of your statement though... if you break the rules and somebody gets hurt then you have to take responsibility and pay the consequences. The kid learns not to skate into other people and the elderly gentleman is hospitalized with a broken hip... how is that fair? It is not just kids being kids. Its irresponsibility in the first degree. You have to wear proper attire to the parks and these shoes do not fit the bill. Sorry.
WhyteAL
Active Member
tigsmom said:
Thats what I am tring to say...that we as parents need to teach our children. Not have the rules of the world change because of their behavior. But my main problem here is that everyone here is acting like "yeah, yeah burn them at the stake" and I'm like no let kids be kids just teach them right. Don't skate in a store for instance because you'll knock something down. Or don't skate when its crowded but if their is plenty of space then it's OK you know. Teach them to be conscience of the world around them. :wave:
Shades of grey people...shades of grey.
wannab@dis
Well-Known Member
Teaching right from wrong includes rules and also common sense. Kids don't always follow rules, but when in the presence of their parents, they should be kept in line. These wheeled shoes should NEVER be allowed in the park... it's not the place for a "learning experience" that can have consequences that affect other people.WhyteAL said:
Pretty simple people... pretty simple. :wave:
WhyteAL
Active Member
wannab@dis said:
Common sense dictates that Disney cannot spend their time checking every kids shoe in order to determine weather they have a skate or not...So it's up to the parent to dictate this to their children. What I am sayin wannab is why make disney responsible for this make the parents responsible, and obviously we can not tell every parent what they could or could not do. So kids will continue to be kids and irresponsible parents will countinue to be irresponsible. That's all! I tell my kids do this and they need to or else. No more questions or answers. Take this for instance every person for the most part has two legs, we as humans for the most part know how to run right? So is it or isn't it appropriate when and where to run? Of course it is but we can't stop letting people into disney because you may have a history of being a profesional runner. Lord knows you might decide to sprint through MK and knock someone over the bridge crossin' into TL. So lets regulate this and make everyone were boots (oh wait some military personal will think they are back in basic and start training...left right left....left...left...left right left). It's illogical let kids be kids but just teach them whats is acceptable and unacceptable. And sometimes just because you can dosen't mean you should.:dazzle:
*Maybe I'm not making myself clear here or maybe I'm just not liked, I don't know...
(in a very sopranos like tone)
Pongo
New Member
At the risk of getting pummeled to death, I've had a pair of Heelys (the proper term) since I was in eighth grade, so that's four years. However, I haven't worn them any time recently. They don't fit my feet all too well anymore.
There are a few kinds of these shoes. The real Heelys hove only a single when in the heel that can't be retracted, however it can be removed. Walking normally with the wheel in the heel is a bit difficult and takes some getting used to. I've never worn high-heels, but I can imagine that it's about the same thing, only instead of a heel, there's a wheel that can easily spin. I've actually fallen many times before because I stepped wrong and my feet came out from under me.
There is another type of shoe that has two sets of wheels - one in the front and one in the back - that can be retracted if needed. I don't really like those because they are really just roller blades that can turn into normal shoes.
Real Heelys, however, can be very controlled if you know what you're doing and don't act like a spastic, caffeinated 11-year old. In the parks, that is the only reason I could see someone using them. They are controllable and making an otherwise tiring activity very enjoyable.
So, I sort of have to take the side of the Heely-ers on this one. Seeing as I was one.
Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.
There are a few kinds of these shoes. The real Heelys hove only a single when in the heel that can't be retracted, however it can be removed. Walking normally with the wheel in the heel is a bit difficult and takes some getting used to. I've never worn high-heels, but I can imagine that it's about the same thing, only instead of a heel, there's a wheel that can easily spin. I've actually fallen many times before because I stepped wrong and my feet came out from under me.
There is another type of shoe that has two sets of wheels - one in the front and one in the back - that can be retracted if needed. I don't really like those because they are really just roller blades that can turn into normal shoes.
Real Heelys, however, can be very controlled if you know what you're doing and don't act like a spastic, caffeinated 11-year old. In the parks, that is the only reason I could see someone using them. They are controllable and making an otherwise tiring activity very enjoyable.
So, I sort of have to take the side of the Heely-ers on this one. Seeing as I was one.
Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.
DisneyPhD
Well-Known Member
I must be the minority because while I have seen them all over the parks, for the most part most of the kids were using them what I think is appropriately. Normally just to give them a little boost while walking, Believe it or not as much time as I have been in the parks, no major witnessing of kids out of control with them. (then again that isn't what I am looking for.)
They look like fun. I think if the kids use them right it isn't a problem. I might like my kids have them, if I felt they could use them right. Now my nephew for example can't even walk with out bumping into people and running cycles around them. It would be a big no for him. By the time my kids are old enough, it will be outlawed.
They look like fun. I think if the kids use them right it isn't a problem. I might like my kids have them, if I felt they could use them right. Now my nephew for example can't even walk with out bumping into people and running cycles around them. It would be a big no for him. By the time my kids are old enough, it will be outlawed.
Neptune
New Member
I absolutely HATE those things! I go to NYC frequently, and kids have them all the time. One time, one bumped into me, fell into the street, and almost got hit by a bus. The amazing part is, after that, he still continued to do it!
I swear, some parents are ABSOLUTELY obvlivious.
I swear, some parents are ABSOLUTELY obvlivious.
joefox97
Active Member
Videoteck said:
Ignoring the ignorant "that's gay" comment, Segways are pretty much the same deal. They're not allowed in the parks for guests, because people would be stupid with them. Regardless of how safe one person might be, inevitably, someone would do something stupid with them. I personally feel that ECVs and strollers are a slightly larger problem in the parks than Heelys, but it all boils down to personal responsibilty.
Disney parks are limited in the ways that they can enforce personal responsibility. They essentially have two levels -- warning and removal from the park. Not a whole lot else that they can do. Having been through a number of situations, both with ECVs/strollers/Heelys/other misc. devices and other stupid guest behavior (public drunkeness, abusing cast members, being on the wrong side of ropes or guard rails, etc.), it's generally first a warning, then escorted from the park. Every manager I've talked to hates doing it, because you hate to ruin someone's magical experience, unless they really deserve it. The exceptions are when guests are in imminent danger, in which case, warnings are straight out... they do their best to solve these situations quickly and decisively... and make no qualms about it. Safety is number 1 for a reason.
Just my two cents... or three, I s'pose.
joe
Pongo
New Member
Connor002 said:
Heelys are shoes, not roller skates. I wouldn't condemn wearing Heelys in the park, as long as the person who was wearing them exercised caution if/when utilizing the wheels.
Those other shoes that DO turn into full-fledged roller skates... those I wouldn't allow if I were given the power.
Connor002
Active Member
Do they or do they not have wheels?Pongo said:
Think about that...
We need to put labels on cups, warning:"Caution, Contents May Be Hot," and you think that people will "exercise caution?" People are idiots. There will/are undoubtedly going to be those who make fools of themselves, and will endanger others in the process. "Those who claim something is foolproof have severely underestimated the power of a fool."Luke said: