As kids grow older, the bigger becomes the hassle to get them to buckle up. Over the past 5 years, 1,552 kids ages 8-14 were not wearing seat belts when they died in a crash, and one in four of those kids was age 14.
Buckle up, no matter what
No matter where you’re going or how short the drive is, it’s always important to buckle up. As parents, we can help keep our kids safe by teaching them the importance of always buckling up, no matter what.
Explain the importance of seat belts.
Make sure your tweens understand why it’s important to wear a seat belt. Seat belts save lives and prevent serious injuries in the event of an accident. Help them understand that by not wearing a seat belt, they are putting themselves at risk.
Talk about the consequences.
How to Enforce Seat belt Safety
It can be difficult to get tweens to buckle up, but it’s important to be patient and keep trying. The driver is in control of when the car moves, so tweens need to know that they can’t go anywhere until they’re buckled up.
Set a good example.
If you want your tweens to wear their seat belts, you need to set an example. Always buckle up yourself, and make sure they see you doing it. This will help them understand that it’s important and that it’s something that adults do.
Be patient.
Getting your tweens to buckle up their seat belts without asking won’t happen overnight. It will take time and patience on your part. Keep at it, and eventually, they’ll come around.
Don’t give up.
Even if it seems like an uphill battle, don’t give up on getting your tweens to wear seat belts. It’s important for their safety.
You are in charge! The car doesn’t move until they buckle up. Arrange their carpool so the driver will not move the car until all tweens have their seat belts on.
NHTSA has a campaign called “Never Give Up Until They Buckle-up” to remind parents they are in charge of when the car moves.
How do seat belts work?
In a crash, seat belts work by spreading the force of the impact over a larger area of your body. This helps to keep you in your seat and prevents you from being ejected from the vehicle.
Why are tweens so resistant to wearing seat belts?
There are a few reasons why tweens may be resistant to wearing seat belts. They may think they’re invincible and that nothing bad can happen to them. Or they may just not like the way seat belts feel. Whatever the reason, it’s important to talk to them about the importance of wearing a seat belt and the consequences of not wearing one.
How can I get my tweens to wear seat belts?
Don’t move the car until they buckle up. Once the tween understands it is non-negotiable, they will comply. You may need to be firm at first, but eventually, they will get used to wearing seat belts. You can also try setting a good example by always buckling up yourself.
Making sure your tweens wear seat belts can be challenging, but it’s important for their safety. By setting a good example, talking about the consequences, and being patient, you can help them understand the importance of seat belts and get them to buckle up.
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