I was watching a documentary on parents in New York City getting their kids into the 'best' preschools last night, called Nursery University. Most of the families featured were quite wealthy, but used public transit and cabs for the most part.
Each family had a 2-3 year old child.
I didn't see a SINGLE CARSEAT the entire documentary. I saw a very petite 2 and a half year old girl strapped into an adult seat belt in a cab, as an example. I seem to recall a little boy being held in his mother's lap, as well.
Is this common practice? Do people think that taxi cabs are magic and will protect their children like a magic bubble, just because they don't OWN the car? What is with that?
(Incidentally, my roommate just about beat me for my epic freakout when I saw the children in the car with no child seats)
Each family had a 2-3 year old child.
I didn't see a SINGLE CARSEAT the entire documentary. I saw a very petite 2 and a half year old girl strapped into an adult seat belt in a cab, as an example. I seem to recall a little boy being held in his mother's lap, as well.
Is this common practice? Do people think that taxi cabs are magic and will protect their children like a magic bubble, just because they don't OWN the car? What is with that?
(Incidentally, my roommate just about beat me for my epic freakout when I saw the children in the car with no child seats)