babyherder
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So glad your ds is ok!
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bnsnyde said:This just happened a few days ago, some kids were killed in a school bus accident. It kind of ties into the discussion. I'm not clear if the deaths were from the collision or the vehicle bursting into flames? Again...balancing the need of belts with evacuation, etc.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/06/13695909-4-dead-including-2-students-after-nebraska-bus-collides-with-tractor-trailer?lite
The issue I have is that kids mess around on the bus. They often are out of position. So how are our kids safe? I would like to see data on crashes with and without belts and see the safety benefits of both. I think belts are a good idea. But, what do I know?
The issue I have is that kids mess around on the bus. They often are out of position. So how are our kids safe? I would like to see data on crashes with and without belts and see the safety benefits of both. I think belts are a good idea. But, what do I know?
I'm so sorry that your son was hurt. This is a great article analyzing why seatbelts aren't on all buses: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40820669/ns/us_news-life/#.UE9_OKTcgU8
Did his head hit the lip of the window?
ETA: I'm so so sorry. You seem so level headed. I hope your son recovers quickly!
FIL worked for our school district when DH was in school. They got a couple of new buses with seat belts. The seat belts lasted less than a week before they had to be removed because the kids were swinging them at each other and kids were being injured by the flying buckles (think lap belts like on an airplane). I think that using this as a teaching example as to why it's so important to stay in position is a great idea, I don't think that seat belts would be the answer though, there is so much potential for misuse.
I'm not sure what the best solution is .
What was the drivers response once Dustin was injured? Were the authorities called or did he just show up at home looking like that?
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