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Many people don't use proper car seats or have them installed properly.  Separate issues.  [b]Kids should not be going to the park alone[/b].[/quote]

Why?

(I agree with you that the car seat business is not a good analogy. The laws on car seats are clear, and the safety benefits from car seats ought to be indisputable, although actually some people do dispute them: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/10/magazine/10FREAK.html )[/quote]

Because kids have needs.  They need supervision, they need help with things, etc.  We get so tired of going to the playground having kids insisting on us playing with them, entertaining them, trying to eat our snacks (sorry, no, not without parents permission and bring your own), and insisting we lift them, push them on the swing, try to ride our bikes, scooters.  We aren't lifting or touching another child except in an emergency - not taking the risk of being accused of something.  Most parents who are at the park are so checked out and have no clue or don't care what their kids are doing.  It always amazes us.[/quote]

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