Subscribe NY Times Legislating the family's responsibility Two bills before the Legislature have me wondering how society can be legislated.
Safety is a good thing.
Our family wore seat belts even before it was mandatory, we closely monitor our children s activities and encourage, although do not demand, they wear a helmet when riding their bicycles on the road. The benefits of wearing a helmet for cyclists can be seen. It might be possible for me to be convinced otherwise, but right now, it is not that big of a deal. Naturally, parents are the target of this bill. First-time offenders would be warned.