December is “Safe Toys and Gifts Month” in the US. According to “NationalDayCalendar.com”, emergency rooms in 2010 listed 251,700 toy-related injuries. 72% of the victims were under the age of 15 years old.
Many toys have benefits that outweigh any danger they might possess. For example, a bicycle is a great toy, providing mobility and fun for children. However, it can also be a hazardous mechanism for the inexperienced child. Likewise, Buck Knives can be useful tools, but they too, can be hazardous. They should not be used by any child younger than 9 years old. Even after that, anyone can get cut by the accidental use of a knife. Even an adult. Parents have the responsibility of making these kinds of choices for their children.
