| Many children find that their mother is a barrier to | | | | What do kids that skateboard have to say about |
| them skateboarding. They often worry about their | | | | their moms doing it as well? Some admit that they |
| child getting seriously hurt. However, many moms are | | | | were initially embarrassed by the idea. However, the |
| taking a more open minded approach to all of it. | | | | majority of them will tell you that it is really cool. |
| They want their children to have the ability to take | | | | They love being able to share information with their |
| part in any sport that they want to. Of course they | | | | mom about it, try new tricks, and even cheer her on |
| are going to require all of the rules to be followed as | | | | when she takes part in competitions. |
| well as for proper safety equipment to be worn at all | | | | There is another spin to this story as well though. For |
| times. | | | | many of these skating moms, they were part of the |
| Many other moms though are actually taking part in | | | | era in the 1970's when it first took off. They had |
| the sport of skateboarding themselves too. It | | | | their fun in the sun around California as they were |
| doesn't get much cooler than that now does it? This | | | | skateboarding. However, as time went by they had |
| is the concept through which the International | | | | children and other responsibilities. Now they are at a |
| Society of Skateboarding Moms was born. These | | | | point in their lives when they want to take up the |
| women come from all walks of life. Some of them | | | | sport again. |
| are stay at home moms and others are professionals | | | | For other moms though it is about doing something |
| with careers. | | | | that is outside of their stereotype. They enjoy the |
| The youngest member of the International Society | | | | time they spend with their children skating and love |
| of Skateboarding moms right now is 25 years of age. | | | | the exercise that they get from it. While they do |
| The oldest one is 80 years of age with her children all | | | | have their share of bruises and falls, they also have |
| grown up. However, that doesn't mean her passion | | | | smiles on their faces as they are out there. Many of |
| for the sport isn't still there. In fact, she says she | | | | them are taking part in this event each Mothers Day |
| now has the actual time to get out there and skate. | | | | too as a way to do what they really want on their |
| In the past she had work and responsibilities at home | | | | special day of the year. |
| that often consumed her time. | | | | If you are interested in being a part of the |
| We all know too well though that moms can become | | | | International Society of Skateboarding Moms, you |
| stressed out if it is all work and no play in their lives. | | | | can go online and find out more about them. They |
| Skateboarding offers a great way to get out there | | | | have members from every place in the world. This |
| and enjoy a great activity with their children. Many of | | | | organization continues to grow at a very rapid pace. |
| these moms have only boys and they felt out of | | | | If you have felt that you were alone in your passion |
| sync with them until they took up the sport | | | | as a mom for skating, this is your place to network |
| themselves. By having some fun they find they are | | | | and to get support. You can make some wonderful |
| better able to tackle the daily responsibilities that | | | | friends, ask questions, and even offer advice to |
| come their way. | | | | other moms that need it from time to time. |