msliz
Drama Llama
The Procrastinator
Posts: 6,419
Jun 26, 2014 21:32:34 GMT
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Post by msliz on Jul 31, 2014 18:20:38 GMT
In CT, it's 7 years and above, as long as the kid is over 60 pounds. I just looked it up. Wow - my kids have gotten totally screwed out of many years in the front seat! We do 12 years old in our house. I'm not planning to tell DD yet. She'll be 12 on her next birthday. I'd rather put it off until then since it means adding a third kid to the monthly front seat rotation.
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Post by Scrapbrat on Jul 31, 2014 18:31:01 GMT
I actually read something (put out by the medical community, maybe?) that said that safety in the front seat is about more than just attaining a certain height and weight. Because of the force with which air bags deploy, that article said that a person's bone structure and entire frame should be nearing adulthood before front seat riding is permitted. They said 16 years old was safe. Now, I realize that sounds kind of ridiculous because kids start DRIVING younger than 16, but I think the principles are good ones to keep in mind. In other words, it's a good idea to wait as long as possible.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 31, 2014 18:31:22 GMT
I'd tell him 3 months from the day he quit asking ask once and the timer reset
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
Busy Teacher Pea
Posts: 4,408
Location: Dallas Texas
Jun 26, 2014 12:16:22 GMT
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Post by SabrinaP on Jul 31, 2014 20:15:53 GMT
My 9 year old is 5'2" and 100 pounds. I haven't thought about letting him ride in front. I told him 12 because I didn't think about a weight/height limit. I'm not going to tel him though! He really has no reason yo ride in front anyway!
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