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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 12:14

If it was my friend, I would not say anything. It's not my place to comment on how others choose (especially as she was/is aware of the potential risks) to care for [b'>their[/b'> children. Often on this forum people gripe about being given unsolicited parenting advice, this case is no different IMO. But, if at a later stage, my child was travelling with her, then of course I would speak up about [b'>my[/b'> child's safety. <em>edited by Pomegranate on 06/11/2011</em>

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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 11:23

a simple Her Seat belt does not seem to be buckled? should suffice. If that comment would end a friendship, then there was no friendship to begin with.

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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 07:30

I would not say anything.

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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 01:04

saying a facebook friend, i'd assumed it wasn't someone you see on a regular basis (don't know why lol) in which case it would seem a tad petty to say something that could have such a big impact on your friendship if it didn't really affect you [i'>personally[/i'>. But having read other posts i realise there may be a chance of your own children travelling in the car with her. If that is the case then i probably wouldn't say anything on facebook but would make a mental note that if the situation ever arose i would not let my children travel with her again without making sure she belts ALL the passengers...

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 21:58

This is a really hard one. If your child would never be going in a car with her, then you'd have an easier decision as it would only boil down to whether you wanted to share your opinion with her or not. Regardless of how her opinion's changed - if it has - all you can do is try to make her aware (or re-aware) of the risks. However, if your child ever does go in her car then it's a whole different ball game. As you said, it's not just whether your child is strapped in. If yours is and hers isn't, there's still a missile in the car in the event of an accident. So your child is still at risk.

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 21:50

If you are good friends and she knows how strongly you feel about this she should almost be expecting a comment from you! It's her choice if she continues to put her child in harms way or not, but at least you did raise the point and perhaps she will think twice the next time. It shouldn't ruin your friendship though. Say what you need to say and move on and know that in the future your children shouldn't travel in a vehicle alone with her. I had an incident where my son was going to a new friend's house for a play date and the kids asked if my son could drive with his friend. I followed behind in my car and very quickly realized neither of them were strapped in at all. I phoned the mom and asked her to put their seatbelts on and she replied that their apartment was just around the corner from the school. I said I'd prefer it if my son could drive with me instead, which he did. Today we are still good friends, my kids are strapped in and travel with me only and hers are still not wearing seat belts. No hard feelings either way.

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 21:25

Yes, you're right - I have set my mind to saying something, although I'm not quite sure what sound advice I should be following as no two people have said the same thing. ETA I was going to delete my posts on this thread and explain why, but I might as well just do the explaining bit instead. I can see that some people might be tempted to 'allude' to the not wearing of the seatbelt bit, others wouldn't say a thing. Maybe it's none of my business, but this is a friend who was very pro-child restraints and now it seems she's not. One poster said they wouldn't say anything unless it was their child unbuckled - my POV is that if they don't restrain their own kids in their car what reassurance do I have that they'll bother ensuring my own kids are strapped in should they have them in their car? Also, I don't want my kids in a car with unrestrained kids who could turn into loose cannons in an accident. That's me. I fully accept that others have a different stance to me, but I did ask what would others do, not what I should do. I'm still glad I asked the question and found out other's opinions. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 05/11/2011</em>

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 21:05

Sandy Dogg - I'm not quite sure why you actually posted - the ladies on here have given you all rather sound advice, all of which you've come back with a "but, but, but" response - it appears you're quite intent on saying something to your friend and possibly losing her friendship (which of course is your call).

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:29

As I said, the hair was blowing a lot - it would have to be gale force to do that if the car was stationary. This is a big deal to me. I am fuly aware I can lose a friend over this, and I have asked if her child is belted in now. I think I'd rather shame her into safety, than keeping a friend who I would no longer trust to transport my own children (if it comes to that).

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:26

It is really something to potentially lose a good friend over? I wouldn't say anything. Firstly, you don't even know if the car was parked in the drive or doing 160km down SZR. secondly, it may have been a small oversight, a one off and something that wouldn't happen again. Haven't we all had a slip up and done something (even inadvertently) that we swore we'd never do? Obviously you have your own 'deal breakers' when it comes to friendships but personally for me, unless it was *my* child unbuckled, I wouldn't say anything. The are of course, other behaviours I'd end a friendship over... Everyone has their break points.

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:21

Is she replies with "Why?" then I'll have to explain. This isn't something I want to get into on her wall, I'd rather do it by PM. Actually, I don't want to say anything at all but I feel really uneasy that she may have completely changed her views.

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:19

You could always just put a comment then a smiley face which might change the tone? Like..."hope that car's not moving! :D"...that sort of thing

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:19

how can you tell that the car was actually moving ? if your friend was the driver she won't have been able to take the photo unless they had stopped... if she was the passenger then you may still not be able to tell.... if it bothers you that much then say something but i don't think i would unless i could be 100% certain the car was moving... The photo is very clearly taken from the passenger's seat (the back of the driver's seat is in the shot). I commented that it looked windy as her child's hair was blowing about and she replied to say the window was open. I could lose a friend over this.

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:17

That's just it, she's one of my best friends. I can't see her taking it in good spirit; if she's decided it's ok to not insist on her kids putting their seatbelts on any longer then I can't see her appreciating my 'criticism'. she used to be so upset by people not strapping their kids in. My fingers keep hovering over the keyboard to type something in but I stop myself.

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:16

how can you tell that the car was actually moving ? if your friend was the driver she won't have been able to take the photo unless they had stopped... if she was the passenger then you may still not be able to tell.... if it bothers you that much then say something but i don't think i would unless i could be 100% certain the car was moving...

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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:14

If I was in the right mood (i.e. not too bothered about getting some stick) I would just post a link to Buckle Up in the Back Dubai, with no other comment. Be prepared for sarkiness in response though!

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