Tuesday 23 July 2013

Kids, pets and hot cars - Wordy Wednesday with linky

There have been quite a few stories in the news of children and pets being left in hot cars (some resulting in death).  Some people do this on purpose thinking "I'll just be a minute and the windows are cracked," (usually with pets) but majority of the time, when a child is involved, it is an accident. 

This video is an eye-opening visual to how it can happen.  It is very rarely neglectful parents that leave their children in the car.  It can be something as simple as a change in routine or sleep deprivation that can cause our brains to go into autopilot.

If you are afraid of accidentally leaving your child in the car, you can leave a visual trigger for yourself in the front seat (teddy bear, diaper bag, etc.) or put your purse or cellphone in the back seat with your child so you have more than one visual trigger for your brain.  For more information you can go to http://www.kidsandcars.org/

Good parents make mistakes, don't be too quick to judge a person as "neglectful".



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7 comments:

  1. stevebethere23 July 2013 at 10:44

    I agree whole heartily with you good post ;-)

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  2. that suburban momma23 July 2013 at 11:31

    Every year I hear those stories, and it is so sad. Thanks for posting this. Who knows, maybe someone who didn't know will read it!

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    1. Unknown23 July 2013 at 11:43

      It is tragic how often it happens. Hopefully people will educate themselves on how it can happen. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Unknown23 July 2013 at 11:42

    It is always so heartbreaking to hear these stories.

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  4. Ai Sakura23 July 2013 at 15:59

    so true.. everyone makes mistakes, unfortunately.

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  5. Unknown24 July 2013 at 03:47

    In Australia, it's against the law to leave a child unattended in a car. Too many deaths have occurred. Unfortunately this law can be a bit of a nuisance when you fill your car up with petrol and go to pay at the counter. I usually get my husband to fill the car up while I stay at home with the girls.

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