I am a parent of 6 kids and all my children have a pair. I decided to join the craze and got a pair myself!!! I know that these shoes are alot of fun and we skate all the time. You have such great control with these shoes and you can stop at any time. I believe that every child should have a pair. Would you rather these kids sit at home on video games watching tv all day getting fat? This is exercise and a brilliant idea I hope the parents jump on this band wagon and get a pair for themselves. I promise the workout will make your kids laugh!! My kids had to teach me and they thought it was cool for them to "teach" me something. I believe thtat they should be allowed everywhere, and especially in a store that sells them or the generic version. Heelys are great for the whole family and the people that dont like it can just stay at home!!! I DARE you to tell me or my kids to stop skating, I DARE YOU!!!!