An assemblywoman in California is putting a new law in front of our governor to sign. That they have to sit in a booster seat until they turn 9. How ridiculous is this. My son is seven and he's so tall people think he's about 10, like I'm really going to make him be a baby and try and fit into a booster seat.
What about people who have more than one child? They want to tax us for getting larger cars, but they want to make it impossible for us not to have one.
What do you think?
2006-08-25 12:48:24 · 13 answers · asked by lc 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Of coarse I want my some to be safe, but I also feel that it should be the parents' choice after a point. 6yrs and 60lbs for the carseat and 8yrs or 80lbs for the front seat are good enough. I think that I myself should decide this, not the government.
2006-08-25 13:01:23 · update #1
I have been certified in car seat and booster seat safety and installation. The most important thing to consider about boosters seats are their purpose. They are ment to boost a child up to the right height level so that the seat belts fit a child properly through the hips and chest so that the straps do not ride up into the neck or stomach area. Using a booster is a smart thing to do honestly but they can also be dangerous particularly if your child is exreamly tall for his or her age simply because if it props them up too high then their necks are not supported by the cars neck/head supports properly. For children under the age of 12 the safest place for them is the back seat. My son is 8 and rides in a booster in the back seat, and will until I see that the seat belts in the car fit him properly. There are many seats on the market now that are small, compact and do not look like "baby" seats at all. The best one IMO is the Graco no back turbo booster.
2006-08-25 13:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by rachel_renee_77 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not bad parents. I'm on the other end of the spectrum. My children (ages 8, 2, & 1) are considered the well-behaved children. Yes, they get loud, but when at dinner or at a restaurant my children stay in their seats, they listen, and if they decide not to it is addressed immediately and then they start listening. My brothers who have two children each. One has two girls (4 & 2 years old) the other has a boy (5) and a girl (1). They let their children run around during meal times, talk back, throw temper tantrums, and be mean to the other kids. On my husbands side of the family he only has one sibling with children, she has three kids (19, 12, and 9) the middle child is probably the best behaved child I've ever seen, the oldest was a little difficult, but not bad, and the youngest is spoiled but a sweet child. My MIL doesn't really compare so much as plays favorites. Her favorite being my sister-in-law's middle child, her least favorite being my sister-in-law's youngest. My parents don't compare either, not in the way that your in-laws do. I don't think you're bad parents at all. You have extroverts! That's great. You encourage them to express themselves and that will be its own reward. My oldest seems introverted at first, but when she's comfortable she becomes quite the little boss and loves to be creative (making up her own songs, drawing/painting, and making up new games). My 2 year old is definitely a clown/comedian and has never had a shy moment in her life. As such she's also very loud and outspoken and loves having an audience. My youngest is the closest we have to an introvert, but when she wants something her way she'll let you know (that doesn't mean she gets it, though). She likes to observe people (especially other children) and plays mostly by herself or follows the other children around. If your in-laws say anything to you confront the situation and tell them that all children are different and just because yours happen to be louder than their other grandchildren does NOT make them bad kids. That's how I would handle it. I've had to do that with my MIL when she was playing favorites between my sister-in-law's two daughters saying things like "Why can't you be like your sister, she's so quiet and helpful." I said "They'll both be helpful, you just have to ask nicely" (she orders them around, the older girl will do it immediately while the younger girl needs to hear please and thank you.
2016-03-27 06:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's stupid. Booster seats only make them taller in the seats, if they are tall they are fine. But they go by weight, and my 2 year old was heavy enough to be in a booster seat. I waited a while because I wasn't comfortable. But a 9 year old in a booster seat, no way.
2006-08-25 12:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lissa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand , In Illinois We have to keep them in carseat/booster seat until age of 9. I have a 6 yr old thats 4ft5inches and 56 lbs in a booster seat (I dont htink he need its) also 8 yr old 4'7" 45 lbs I had to buy a bigger vechile for this purpose to be ables to fit all the carseats in. The goverment thinks they know all!
2006-08-26 08:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by fouracesrwild 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only reason boosters are used are so the seat belt falls in the right places on a child's body. I believe they should be in one until then, but that seems a bit extreme to me. Don't worry. It'll probably be years before it goes through if it makes it at all.
2006-08-25 13:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by JL's Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm just wondering how many sticky celebrities we will then see in booster seats because they are under the weight limit ;)
but your right enough is a freaking enough---why not just pass a law that says you can't ride in a car until your 16---i don't see them pressing to even put seatbelts on school buses
2006-08-25 13:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by s91601 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if they are tall enough and weigh enough its okay.
My oldest was always taller and bigger so he was out of a car seat when he about 5.
My youngest is almost 7 and he doesnt' meet either requirement, so booster seat it shall be.
God Bless
2006-08-25 17:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by riverstarr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a 7 yr old also im just glad i didnt throw his booster seat away, i heardthis also on the radio this morning, there must be a reason and if it will help protect our kids in the event of an accident i guess i am for it!
2006-08-25 12:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by lisathebestone 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
California comes up with the stupidest laws in the Nation, no 2 ways about it.
2006-08-25 12:52:09 · answer #9 · answered by JennyZ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For safety reasons, maybe they are enacting this law. What I've found to be more reasonable is a weight restriction. That's what we have in our state. Certainly you'd want your child to be as safe as they could be in a car? By the way - LOVE your nickname! ;)
2006-08-25 12:54:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋