Dear Abby: Neighbor lets his son do this crazy thing, and I’m about to call child protective services

DEAR ABBY: I have a neighbor who lets his young son ride his small but still fast motorcycle up and down our street without a helmet. The boy appears to be around 8 years old. The father is also a rider, and I’m surprised he allows this. Every time I see it, I feel angry at the parent and terrified for the kid. I’m on the verge of calling child protective services. Isn’t this against the law? What should I do as a responsible adult? -- TERRIFIED NEIGHBOR

DEAR TERRIFIED: Have you spoken to the boy’s father about your concerns, which are valid, and been ignored? In most states, helmets are mandatory for minors. (Only 13 states do not require that they be worn.) Go online and check whether your state requires helmets. If it does, and the father is resistant, contact child protective services