By Sahar Chmais

 As the kids went up and down the ramp, they kept falling and picking themselves up, sometimes after letting out a small giggle; that was the nature of the game. And it was not just the kids who were okay with the falls, but the adults were grateful for it, too. 

That is what emulates skateboarding, according to the world renowned skateboarder Kenny Reed. Usually in the summer, Reed is off in the Middle East teaching kids how to skateboard and helping them build ramps. This year,...