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Yeah, in CA you aren't allowed to leave a kid under 6 in a car if "there are conditions that can pose a risk to the child’s health and safety, even if accompani
by gnicholas 3y ago
Yeah, in CA you aren't allowed to leave a kid under 6 in a car if "there are conditions that can pose a risk to the child’s health and safety, even if accompanied by another child who is not yet 13. What does it mean for conditions to "pose a risk"? Obviously high heat, but it's not clear what else could qualify.
I don't ever leave my kids (one that is under 6 and one that is well over 6, but not yet 13) alone in a car, since I don't want police or nosy passersby injecting themselves in a perfectly benign situation.
- mitthrowaway2 3y agoI don't think any of the parent posters were talking about leaving kids in a car. That is certainly a dangerous thing to do.
- gnicholas 3y agoWhy is it "certainly dangerous" to leave a 5 year old and a 10 year old in a car, while I go into a store to pick something up?
- ClimaxGravely 3y agoNot the person you asked but if I had to guess it might be similar to how people react to leaving a dog in a car. That is to say it's a heat issue.
- Symbiote 3y agoUnlike dogs, children can open doors and windows, and can shout for help if they think it essential.
- mitthrowaway2 3y agoIn many cars, power windows can't be operated when the car is off with the key removed.
- gnicholas 3y agoDefinitely true…but you can always open the doors. Kids that are 10, 11, or 12 are old enough to open a door.