Journal

If you’ve ever watched parents watching their kids ride bikes, scooters, or skateboards, you might have noticed a curious thing: the kids always have helmets on, strapped securely and snug. Meanwhile, many parents — the very ones insisting on helmets — are either helmetless themselves or barely wear theirs properly. This parental double-standard is surprisingly common, and it raises important questions about safety, role modeling, and how we teach kids to protect their brains.

Why Parents Demand Helmets for Kids

No parent wants their child to get hurt. Helmets have been proven over and over again to reduce the risk of serious head injuries and even save lives. So, it makes perfect sense that parents are adamant about their kids wearing helmets. In many places, helmet laws mandate it, and parents want to follow the rules — or more importantly, keep their kids safe. But, why don’t they?

I’ve never been a gamer, but a lot of my friends are. I’m sure that with their computer or a gaming consoles, they know how important a hard drive is. It’s where everything that matters is stored — progress, saved games, memories of battles won, and future opportunities for adventure. Lose the hard drive, and suddenly all those hours of effort, learning, and enjoyment can vanish in a blink.

Now here’s the truth most people don’t stop to consider: your brain is your hard drive. It doesn’t just hold your favorite game; it holds your entire life. Your memories, your skills, your relationships, your humor, your dreams — all of it lives in that remarkable, irreplaceable piece of equipment between your ears. That’s why protecting it is the most important “game save” you’ll ever make.