Child safety

My niece and nephew get strapped into the mini-van with such complicated safety aparatuses I feel sure they could be launched into orbit without a scratch.

So it's a bit disconcerting to see kids on motorbikes and bicycles clutching onto handlebars, rear seats and, in this case, a basket. One thing I notice: the kids are always so well behaved. No screaming. No crying. No squirming. Just a benign, blissful gaze at everything that's happening. That, and perfect balance.