It is never too soon to teach kids…and parents…about safety. Second Graders from Santa Clara Elementary School in Miami are using crayons, activity books and their drawing skills to learn about the importance of child booster seats. It's a fun way to drive home a serious subject.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports only half of booster-age children (ages 4-7) are restrained correctly in booster seats, which can reduce the risk of injury by 59 percent compared to seat belts alone.
“Nothing is more important than families safely reaching their destination,” said Jim Vella, President, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “We are taking important steps to educate parents, health care providers, and the children themselves to understand what they can do to ensure auto safety for children.”
KidsBoost for Safety – part of Ford Motor Company Fund's See Me Safe child passenger safety program – teaches families the importance of using booster seats in the car for children under 4’9” tall. Studies show that most children are transitioned too soon into a standard seat belt.
“See Me Safe allowed us to educate our students about being safe in any vehicle in which they are riding,” said Marie Caceres, Principal, Santa Clara Elementary School.
