Good idea: Fire stations offering free carseat inspections to families to ensure child safety
Bad idea: Letting self-righteous firefighter/volunteer "Certified Carseat Inspection Experts" make parents who are trying to do the right thing feel like crap. I am aware our carseat is not barnd new. It was a hand-me-down from a family member and I know its history. It is not that old, less than the 10 years listed by the manufacturer - shouldn't have to SIGN a form agreeing to purchase a new carseat. Would I recommend your service to others? Hell no, I think expectant parents are anxious enough without judgement.
I wonder how they treat the family who rolls up with a couple new-to-them carseats in a banged up car?
Oh, and the lecture about not forgetting to drop your kid off at daycare, that 20 kids die every year from that type of neglect? Really? Do our professional dress work clothes scream drug-addled idiots? I understand what you are trying to do, but you'll make more of a difference if you approach it from a helping standpoint rather than a high-handed you-will-probably-be-a-bad-parent-unlike-me-I-am-super-awesome one. I think anyone who comes in to your little clinic shuld be given kudos for taking steps toward child safety, not insults.
You suck Corvallis Fire Department. I am not buying a new infant carseat, (I'll have to buy a toddler one in a year anyway) and if I did, I definitely would not be bringing it to YOU to check.
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Sometimes people just suck. UGH. Pompous assholes.
ReplyDeleteThe more interesting thing though, is your name at the bottom of the post. I didn't know you changed your last name! Is Lawrence hanging onto his old behemoth or trading up too?