Remember kids... always wear a helmet. (The almighty bikeradar helmet thread)

I am dismayed at the number of kids I see wearing helmets in playgrounds. Whether on swings, slides, scooters or small bikes. It is not something I will be encouraging in my children. If you fall over, it hurts so learn not to fall off and if you do then understand the consequences and make sure you know how to fall.
I cannot see how wrapping them up like this can lead to well adjusted individuals. Most likely these kids will be the ones getting screwed up on drink and drugs when they hit their teens as they have no concept of danger, cause and effect.
My tuppance, feel free to wheel out the stats or call me a cunt
There are quite a number of cases of young children being killed by strangulation after their helmet got caught when they had a fall on play equipment, trees, bunk beds etc.