To be really upset DH bought DD an electric scooter I said no to?

[AspDude]

I said no because I don’t think she’s old enough (8), and I worry about safety. They’re not toys and I’ve seen how fast they go. DH knew how I felt, we’ve had the conversation more than once. This morning he just handed her one as a surprise while I was making breakfast. Huge excitement, I had to smile through it but I’m livid. He says I’m overreacting and it’s not a big deal but I feel totally undermined. We’re meant to be on the same page with this stuff. I don’t even want her to have it now on principle.

AIBU to be this upset?

I would be absolutely fuming too OP.

Your 'DH' completely disregarded your (very valid and sensible) opinion on this.

Your DD is too young. Electric scooters are lethal. None of my teenage kids have ever been allowed one.

Just a few weeks ago, I saw a young man lying in the road with his face smashed to a pulp after falling from one of these wretched things.

I was on my way to the supermarket when two boys of about 8/9 riding on one e-scooter suddenly swerved in front of me and stopped. I wound down my window and told them that it was illegal to ride it on the road. One of them shouted back ,"We don't care!"

The local FB page is full of complaints regarding e-scooters.

My friend’s 14 year old was almost killed recently when he was riding a friend’s electric scooter in the park, lost control and hit a tree. He had a severe head injury and it is a miracle he is alive with no long term consequences. I wouldn’t let my children on them - it is a hard no.

I actually think there should be criminal charges against parents that give these things to children who then get injured or killed. That's how dangerous they are. Parental responsibility should mean something.
The fire risk is also horrendous, I work in insurance and would never allow one into my house.

There was a woman in Aberdeen who was convicted recently of letting her under-10 year old daughter drive her car around the local area. Child was barefoot, too small to see over the dashboard, weather was inclement and the mother was filming it all.

Sounds right up OP's husband's street. I'd report him to the police before I let her go out on one of those things.

Yes, they’re banned on public transport and in high rise buildings due to the incredible fire risk of lithium batteries.

I wouldn’t have one on my property.

You are not BU to be upset about what your husband did, nor BU to think DD is too young, nor BU to thing there are serious safety issues with these. In fact you are being perfectly reasonable in how you feel. The message this sends about how he values your opinion is a bad one. This isn't about him choosing a painting you didn't like, it's a complete undermining of your joint parenting of your shared child.

Your DH is obviously remarkably thick. They are clearly dangerous and illegal on public roads, pavements and paths.

My DD (15) was on one on private farm land this weekend, she came off and has scrapes all over her knees and arms. Luckily she was wearing a helmet because her head did hit the floor. I wouldn't let my 10 year old have a go so luckily he didn't get a chance to injure himself.

Anyone letting an 8 year old ride an electric scooter is not only stupid but also not fit to be a parent.

Your dd might soon get sick of only going up and down the drive and decide to take it down the road.

I'd get rid for your own peace of mind. It doesn't matter if youre seen as mean mum....it's a small sacrifice for protecting your dd and potentially others.

Someone was killed in Dublin yesterday on one. We don't have the infrastructure to support them at tge mo ent and that makes users exceptionally vulnerable.

Wow get him to watch the video @TashaGposted. So heartbreaking.