Violent Video Game Debate
Violent video games have been defined by California law as one that involves ̶0;killing, maiming, dismembering or sexually assaulting an image of a human being̶1; in a way that appeals to deviant or morbid interest. California law has banned the sale of violent games to minors but it has recently been struck down by the lower federal courts as unconstitutional. Jim Steyer, a children̵7;s advocate, is challenging this decision and taking it to the Supreme Court on Novemeber 2. Please read this article just published in the Los Angeles Times and keep yourself informed on this very important effort. Let us know your thoughts.
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The state of Florida requires parents to secure children while riding in a vehicle in addition to the seat belt laws in the state. Keeping a child secured in a car seat prevents children from being thrown from a vehicle in an accident and restrains t
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Pool Safety for KidsPreventing Child Drownings In some of the nations sunbelt, drowning has been the leading cause of accidental death in the home of children under 5 years old. The information below can help parents and caregivers provide young chil