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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s not about height/weight although that is part of the belt fitting correctly. The front seat shouldn’t be for children under 13 because their bone density is not as strong/developed. The front seats are more dangerous than the backseat  in an accident so wait as long as you can. Car seat tech. [/quote]

I guess my larger point is that if we are THIS concerned about safety in cars, why do we let 16 year olds drive?  Their bone formation isn’t complete until age 25.  If it is THAT important, maybe rental car companies are correct in waiting until 25 to put kids in driver’s seats.  It is just a nebulous line in the sand to say that 13 is a magic age, when ossification isn’t complete until age 25. So, to those who are letting kids drive at 15.5, you are still taking risks just as the 12 year old in a front seat is taking risks.  Up to you and your risk taking comfort level. [/quote]

Sorry, this is really, really stupid. There are all sorts of factors here. It would also be safer if every passenger in the car was rear-facing. If we are THIS concerned, why don't we design all cars that way? [/quote]

Exactly my point.  There is a line where we all accept the risk.  I guess for some it is 15.5 or 13 or 11, but at some point there is just assumed risk when you our your kid sits in the front.  The bone ossification thing sounds scientific, but is still just assumed risk because the bones aren’t ossified until 25. The posters who are saying “later is better” are just accepting a [b]slightly[/b] different risk level.  You can think that is really really stupid, but it is the reality.

My guess, is that when cars are safe and self-driving we will all be encouraged to ride in the back or sitting backwards. [/quote]

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