Killer power windows. Safety advocates say car devices pose strangulation risk for young children. [USA Today : Front Page]

While I have no children of my own, I've watched my friends and family with their kids for years. From watching them I've learned a couple of things:

1. You watch your kids like a hawk, and do not leave them unattended in a potentially dangerous place.
2. When you are tired and stressed out, please see number one.
3. Teach your kids to be careful around anything that is bigger than them.
4. See number one.
5. There is such a thing as kids being too quiet.

While I am all for making things safer for kids, my generation (Gen X) and those that preceeded us (the rest of the march of human history) got by OK without what I call the "Nerfing" of the world. I am not saying that we should do away with handrails, and grounded outlets and airbags, but rather that life requires a certain amount of vigilance, as well as common sense in order to make sure that we survive as long as possible.

1:23:12 PM