misshestermoffitt
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I actually do wear my seatbelt, and I feel naked without it. I just don't like not having a choice.
I'd wear it anyway, I always insisted that my kids be properly strapped in as well. Wearing the seatbelt is setting a good example for children in the car.
It's always easy to spot that kid who's parent don't use the seatbelts. They can't work them and need help every time. I always hated that question "why do I have to wear my seatbelt in your car but not in my moms car".
It's a hard one to answer without accidently insulting the other parents. I hated saying "it's just the rule". Kids learn the rules faster and obey them better if there is an explaination behind the rule other than "because I said so" but you can't use the "safety first" explaination for a kid who's parents don't wear seatbelts.
aaaarrrggghhhh just thinking about those days makes my brain hurt. I'm so glad we're all grownups here and I don't have to deal with that right now.
I'd wear it anyway, I always insisted that my kids be properly strapped in as well. Wearing the seatbelt is setting a good example for children in the car.
It's always easy to spot that kid who's parent don't use the seatbelts. They can't work them and need help every time. I always hated that question "why do I have to wear my seatbelt in your car but not in my moms car".
It's a hard one to answer without accidently insulting the other parents. I hated saying "it's just the rule". Kids learn the rules faster and obey them better if there is an explaination behind the rule other than "because I said so" but you can't use the "safety first" explaination for a kid who's parents don't wear seatbelts.
aaaarrrggghhhh just thinking about those days makes my brain hurt. I'm so glad we're all grownups here and I don't have to deal with that right now.