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Just When I Thought Common Sense Was a Myth

I was beginning to think I had been dreaming all these years, And thoughts of common sense being anything other than a myth, Would only only end in tears, With anger becoming harder to suppress. I was wrong, Common sense can still be found, And we should burst into song, Every time we find it still makes a sound, That proves us wrong, And that our eyes and ears are sound. I just read that an 11 year old , Was given a lawn mower, In a move that was quite bold, It was not a toy and could cut grass with power. And best of all there seemed to be no-one around, To say he was too young, Or he might end up hospital bound, And his parents were with no fine stung, With not 1 bureaucrat making any audible sound. So, for tonight at least, My thoughts can be less sour, As I pray that common sense is more than a blast from the past, And has returned to restore the balance of power.

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Vickey Rhymer

Date: 8/26/2022 4:14:00 PM

No kidding Dave had a neighbor, a boy of about 12 ,missing the front half of one foot.Told me the lawn mower rolled back on it.Since it was completely healed at this point how old was he when he was manning said machine? People don't think it will happen to them till alas it does.Forthought sadly lacking.

David Smith
Date: 8/27/2022 5:43:00 PM

my Father would not let me touch any tools or machinery until I proved safe use and could explain dangers. No answer for you but leaving things after teenage years is even harder. I was Early childhood teacher for 30 years and I had kids going safely around obstacle courses and never had serious accident. Maybe I was lucky but I never pushed any child too hard. Was also adult leader in cubs and scouts. Bottom line for me know the kids you are dealing with and start with where they are at and build from there. No magic bullet as world is dangerous place but no should be without a bike helmet or safety gear and adults who have had or hold first aid certificate and and have safety checklist before using tools, machinery.