Unrestrained Children
Discussion
I've noticed, recently, a worrying rise in the trend for children to be unrestrained in cars.
In the past week I've seen 2 babies on mothers laps (obviously not belted in) and many unrestrained toddlers/young kids in the backs of cars - often stood up in the back.
Over the past few months, I've seen more and more of this - is it just where I live and work ([near]Scunthorpe and in Rotherham) with the great unwashed being increasingly stupid or is it a genuine increase?
In the past week I've seen 2 babies on mothers laps (obviously not belted in) and many unrestrained toddlers/young kids in the backs of cars - often stood up in the back.
Over the past few months, I've seen more and more of this - is it just where I live and work ([near]Scunthorpe and in Rotherham) with the great unwashed being increasingly stupid or is it a genuine increase?
Wonder how I survived the 80s at the back of my parents cars (or front, or with my head sticking between both front seats, or unrestrained, rolling around in the boot going to a farm in my grandad's Peugeot 404 pick up)
Their problem ultimately...
edit: ^ must type quicker
Their problem ultimately...
edit: ^ must type quicker
Edited by J B L on Wednesday 18th August 08:53
james_tigerwoods said:
I've noticed, recently, a worrying rise in the trend for children to be unrestrained in cars.
In the past week I've seen 2 babies on mothers laps (obviously not belted in) and many unrestrained toddlers/young kids in the backs of cars - often stood up in the back.
Over the past few months, I've seen more and more of this - is it just where I live and work ([near]Scunthorpe and in Rotherham) with the great unwashed being increasingly stupid or is it a genuine increase?
In the past week I've seen 2 babies on mothers laps (obviously not belted in) and many unrestrained toddlers/young kids in the backs of cars - often stood up in the back.
Over the past few months, I've seen more and more of this - is it just where I live and work ([near]Scunthorpe and in Rotherham) with the great unwashed being increasingly stupid or is it a genuine increase?
Mod's, he's being naughty!!!J B L said:
Wonder how I survived the 80s at the back of my parents cars (or front, or with my head sticking between both front seats, or unrestrained, rolling around in the boot going to a farm in my grandad's Peugeot 404 pick up)
Their problem ultimately...
Ha Ha, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who did this, it was great fun!Their problem ultimately...
Rocksteadyeddie said:
Although I seem to have spent most of my child hood rolling round unrestrained in the back of an Austin Princess....
Not advocating that not belting children in is a good idea, but we do get more than a little puritanical about it.
You're right, but we're all better educated these days and proper belts & seats are available to keep us in place.Not advocating that not belting children in is a good idea, but we do get more than a little puritanical about it.
The knowledge that in the event of an accident, no matter how well, safely, slowly, etc, I drive makes me ensure that any children that I transport are properly restrained as I wouldn't want to think that I, through that inaction, caused them injury.
Edit - I also remember not being put in a proper child seat (they weren't available), but I do remember being told to wear a belt - well, in my Dad's car anyway - Being 5/6 up in the back at ludicrous speed was common when were were in France though - never mind the optional kids in the boot
- I'm no killjoy - it was fun Edited by james_tigerwoods on Wednesday 18th August 08:56
james_tigerwoods said:
I've noticed, recently, a worrying rise in the trend for children to be unrestrained in cars.
In the past week I've seen 2 babies on mothers laps (obviously not belted in) and many unrestrained toddlers/young kids in the backs of cars - often stood up in the back.
Over the past few months, I've seen more and more of this - is it just where I live and work ([near]Scunthorpe and in Rotherham) with the great unwashed being increasingly stupid or is it a genuine increase?
They're Welsh, you 'tard! In the past week I've seen 2 babies on mothers laps (obviously not belted in) and many unrestrained toddlers/young kids in the backs of cars - often stood up in the back.
Over the past few months, I've seen more and more of this - is it just where I live and work ([near]Scunthorpe and in Rotherham) with the great unwashed being increasingly stupid or is it a genuine increase?
Dunclane said:
J B L said:
Wonder how I survived the 80s at the back of my parents cars (or front, or with my head sticking between both front seats, or unrestrained, rolling around in the boot going to a farm in my grandad's Peugeot 404 pick up)
Their problem ultimately...
Ha Ha, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who did this, it was great fun!Their problem ultimately...
t driver. Clever bint.
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