The study, just released today, confirms, what we know to be true, that children do as their parents do. Drivers who do not buckle up are far less likely to make sure children are buckled. The numbers speak volumes. Adult behavior dictates safe behavior in cars. Now, let me speak first as a parent.
Children are so smart.
So every time, without fail, I buckle up and so does she. I cannot think of a more important habit to mimic. President Clinton agrees. As many of you know, early last year, the President called for a plan to increase seat belt use nationwide. Sadly, as most of you know, one in three Americans do not buckle up.