r/TikTokCringe • • Jul 19 '26

Discussion ER doctors warning parents against getting their kids e-bikes and e-scooters.

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u/TowerBeach Jul 19 '26

The argument that comes up on my local social media is 'well at least they're not on their screens!' 

As if those are the only two choices. 

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u/Jessiphat Jul 19 '26

Ha! They’re just in a hurry to get home to their screens!

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u/Some-Guy-12358 Jul 19 '26

Or worse, they're actually still on their screens while riding.

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u/DisabledTheaterKid Jul 19 '26

I’ve seen kids on their phones on both regular bikes and e-bikes way too fucking often, it’s genuinely terrifying

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u/OccidentalTouriste Jul 19 '26

Simple, get a phone holder for the handlebars and combine the two!