Hi! Palme School is here. Today we are going to discuss the trend of "quadrobbing" and what to do if your child has become a quadrobber.
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- Who are quadroblers?
- The backstory.
- Is it dangerous to be a quadrober?
- How do you keep a quadrober child safe?
Why?
Various media outlets refer to quad biking as a subculture or unofficial sport.
What do quadroblers look like?
Often teens use artificial tails, ears, masks, and costumes of different animals.
Background
Quadrobikes became popular in the United States in 2019, in Russia in 2024. The phenomenon of "quadrobiking" is attributed to a Japanese sprinter Ken'ichi Ito tried to imitate the monkey technique back in the early 2000s, and in 2008 he even ran a hundred-meter race on all fours in 18 seconds. Although the very first attempt at imitation ended with Ito being brought to the police.
In 2010, the Animal Flow sports movement appeared in the USA, whose followers imitated the activity of animals. It was believed that such imitations perfectly develop abdominal muscles.
In 2015, the first videos on how to do quad-biking properly appeared online.
Is it dangerous to be a quadrober?
Like any subculture, quadrobbing has many benefits, but it also has negatives too.
Let's start with the dangers:
- Any careless activity can lead to abrasions, fractures and sprains.
- Staying on all fours for long periods of time can have a negative impact on children's fragile bodies.
- Even under the guise of a fluffy dog, you shouldn't jump on other people's cars, it can lead to problems with the police and administrative penalties.
- Some speculate that such a subculture may negatively affect a child's psyche, but psychologists have yet to find evidence to support this hypothesis.
What's the benefit of being part of such a subculture?
- It's physical activity, ah. several studies suggests that it's good for the body.
- New acquaintances and common interests help socialize teens.
- It's especially great when a child makes their own masks and tails for their character, making quad biking a creative hobby as well.
How do you keep a quadrober child safe?
It is important to go over with your child a number of rules and situations that they may encounter.
- Involvement in a subculture does not absolve a child of responsibility to the law, nor does it make the child a different being while wearing the mask.
- Stay in contact with your child, get to know their friends, take an interest in their hobbies.
- Teach your child to assert their boundaries and not to step on other people's boundaries.
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