There are all kinds of things you should not allow young children to do. And the American Academy of Pediatrics has added one more to the list: mowing the lawn.
This news service story in USA TODAY details the warning.
The academy says children under 12 should not operate walk-behind or hand mowers, and those under 16 shouldn't use riding mowers.
In addition, children shouldn't ride on mowers as passengers, and kids under 6 should be kept inside when their parents are mowing the lawn, according to the guidelines.
The story adds that the academy has statistics to back up its warning: Approximately 9,400 U.S. youngsters under 18 receive emergency care for mower-related injuries each year, and about one-fourth of them are younger than 5.
The academy offers lots of other tips on ways to keep your children safe.
