They’re everywhere right now…
⚡ The whirr of e-scooters racing down suburban streets.
For kids and teens they feel like freedom, speed and fun.
But behind the excitement, Australian hospitals are seeing a sharp rise in serious injuries, many involving children under 16.
From dopamine-driven thrill seeking and peer pressure to night-time crashes and head injuries, there are risks many parents simply don’t realise.
Before your child jumps on an e-scooter, this article explains the psychology, the safety risks, and the simple steps parents can take to protect their kids.
Because these devices aren’t toys — they’re motorised vehicles.