Alex Sandoval, 8, considers dropping in for the first time, from the top of the ramp his dad and dad's friend built at Sandoval's grandmother's house where the three live together on Tue., Aug. 19, 2008, in Ventura, Calif. After a few minutes he decided against dropping in. (Photo by Rachelle Hacmac/Brooks Institute ©2008)

Alex Sandoval, 8, considers dropping in for the first time, from the top of the ramp his dad and dad's friend built at Sandoval's grandmother's house where the three live together on Tue., Aug. 19, 2008, in Ventura, Calif. After a few minutes he decided against dropping in. (Photo by Rachelle Hacmac/Brooks Institute ©2008)