Escalator's : NEVER Take Them For Granted!

Posted by Vulnadia on Dec 30, 2009 at 11:36 AM Growing up, I was PETRIFIED of escalators. I had good reason, though, or so I thought. You see, when my mother was a child, she fell down the escalator inside Sears (the old one that St Vincent's Mall is built around) and broke her arm. For some reason, that story left a HUGE impression on me and 'til this very day, I step on that escalator and remember her telling me about that story when I was a child! I always made my kiddos take the elevator until they were much older and only then were they allowed to ride the escalator. Not even the kids I babysat and took out were allowed to ride that escalator! This story in today's paper really hit home and I found the information helpful and thought maybe you might too! The escalator is such a mundane and common occurrence yet it can be so very dangerous, especially for the elderly and very young! Also, be careful if you decide to try riding one with a stroller! original Parents must use caution with kids on escalators By Doreen Nagle • Gannett • December 28, 2009