People are naturally apprehensive about the unknown.
However this is something to be welcomed by the residents nearby.
How do I know?
Because the car park at the 'New' Health Centre in Stanley Street is about 20 yards from my front door. This is where skateboarders used to come and still do occasionally. I make them most welcome as they are the kind of kids that are great to have around.
They demonstrate a lot of desirable characteristics:
They practice their tricks over and over and over again. This determination and tenacity is a highly desirable characteristic and invariably rubs off into other walks of life.
They are kids that take risks and learn to judge what they can and cannot attempt. Stretching oneself to ones limit is character-building of the highest order.
This is not to say that they do not need some guidance from time to time. Like many people they need reminding to be considerate of other people and the things they value.
Having had to point some things out about things like leaving props about and damaging trees, I have always found them responsive.
This type of person can never be classed in the same group as the layabouts that have nothing to do other than make fun of others and be insolent.
In fact the skateboarders, when in the presence of troublemakers, could inspire the latter to take up an alternative activity that could have a positive influence on them. It certainly sets an adventurous challenge for those looking for thrills and spills.
A worthwhile alternative to the 'boy-racer' activities of spoilt kids in their parent's cars.
The town councillors haven't taken on board the message that the more skateboarding that takes place in the town, the less vandalism will exist.
The discipline of skateboarding and breaking up park benches and road signs just don't go together.
Responsible people need to take this on board. You would probably have been one of them when young if you are now an adventurous businessman or successful job-juggling housewife/mother/lawyer/teacher!
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