The other day I stopped into a local grocery store to pick up a few items. I noticed a woman glaring at me & then she approached me.
- "Ummm....you're really not supposed to put small children in the carts....it can be dangerous...see the sign?"

Let me preface this with the fact that I was already irritable because of some other random frustration that I have already forgotten .....anyways, my response....or retort...
- "Oh yeah?!? What, are you the cart police? Are you gonna give me a ticket?!? Are you gonna report me? Yeah, I saw the sign, but I'm gonna risk it....I like to live on the edge. Maybe next time I'll bring a helmet."

I'm not sure what was more infuriating....the statement itself or the fact that she felt it was her duty to police a stupid sign created by lawyers. Whatever the reason....I am a little ashamed to admit that I was unable to hold my tongue & snapped at her. On the other hand, I am also ashamed that I didn't really let her have it.
I understand safety, but I think we've gone completely overboard with our kids & regulations. It's not like I put my child in this cart & walk away. I am surprised we aren't forced to wear helmets when we drive in our cars....that would be far safer than seat belts. Don't even get me started on the 8/80 car seat law....but that's another post for another day.
It was just so maddening. According to her....these are a few other activities that should most certainly be banned from her world.
Wheel barrel rides
This is my cousin....thumbs up for being a risk taker!
Riding double
Some of my best memories were riding double on a pink bike with a pink banana seat! Looks like this chick got shafted....as she was forced to ride on that metal rack thing.
Tubing....no explanation needed here.
Just tell me you've all played battle tube....it's awesome & dangerous.

Absolutely out of control!!!!
And I'm not talking about the hair.

Sledding
Although these particular people might have enough winter gear on to protect them during severe wipe out.
Rollerskating.
The kid in the middle is either devastated by his brother's lame mockery or giving an excellent demo of a true hiker's outdoor bathroom squat.

Chair lifts....sorry skiers.
Anything hammock related.
Wait....wait....I got it....either we all wear helmets everywhere or we all use these. Anyone game?
I'm certain that lady owns several of these.....