Massachusetts Parents with Kids Under 8?

Adam Lenhardt · 04-14-2008, 10:57 AM

Hey Guys,
I've got about three weeks seperating me from my bachelor's of science in print journalism, and my capstone course has me doing a series of articles on roads and highway matters. I'm currently in the middle of an article with a Wednesday deadline on the recently passed bill requiring children younger than 8 and shorter than 57 inches to ride in a booster seat, and I'd like to get the pespective of a parent that will be affected by the law. Being an out of state resident, the only parents I know are New Yorkers.
If anyone is interested in answering a couple questions, pop me an email at alenhardt[at]gmail.com or Adam_Lenhardt[at]emerson.edu. If you just want to comment generically, feel free to respond to this thread.
I don't normally like to use the HTF like this, but it's the only place I can think of to turn.

Thanks in advance!

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Cameron Yee · 04-14-2008, 04:40 PM

Oregon passed the same law last year. I'm not a parent, but I have a niece who is six. I don't perceive it to be a big hassle - it's just a matter of moving the seat if she isn't riding in her parents' car, and the seat is not as difficult to put in as the ones designed for infants. From a purely aesthetic standpoint, it looks a little ridiculous for her to be sitting in a booster seat, but the trade off is worth it. I haven't really heard her parents or my parents complain about it.

JoeyR · 04-14-2008, 06:14 PM

Adam, head over to the forum in my sig and post the question I'm sure youll find someone that will help you out

Adam Lenhardt · 04-15-2008, 01:41 AM

Thanks for your input, Cameron!

Joey: I registered and posted a thread in the "In the New" forum of your website. I was a little wary of registering since the site is for dads only; will that be a problem? Either way, thanks for your help.

DaveMcS · 04-15-2008, 07:04 AM

Adam..

I am right around the corner in the Transportation Bldg and would be happy to answer any of your questions. I have two girls ages 6 and 3.

David

drobbins · 04-15-2008, 12:58 PM

You might want to interview some 8 year olds. I know that my kids didn't want anything to do with booster seats once they started school.

Adam Lenhardt · 04-15-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveMcS

Adam..

I am right around the corner in the Transportation Bldg and would be happy to answer any of your questions. I have two girls ages 6 and 3.

David

It was a pleasure meeting you today, David! Thanks again for your help.
I talked to AAA's people earlier this afternoon and will probably run over to the state house tomorrow during my break, but I got everything I need for the story now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by drobbins

You might want to interview some 8 year olds. I know that my kids didn't want anything to do with booster seats once they started school.

That's a really good idea. If it were more of a feature-y piece, I definitely would.

It's such a surreal subject matter for me, since I remember riding in the front seat with no booster seat when I was four or five. Of course, there were no air bags then either.

JoeyR · 04-15-2008, 05:50 PM

I'll tell the rest of the guys

Adam Lenhardt · 04-16-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyR

I'll tell the rest of the guys

Thanks, Joey, and thanks again for the invite.

Adam



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