Car Trunk Kills Children

Several recent news reports of children being trapped in Car Trunk. Hiding in the car trunk can be very tempting for children. Its up to the rest of us to warn them about the dangers of this just as we would warn them about strangers, etc. If the lack of air doesn't get them the heat we now have will. Many cars have safety devices installed. And one company markets one especially for older models.

The most heart-breaking news came from New Jersey where three children died in the family car trunk. Over 100 police officers were searching for these children. And none checked the trunk. Showing us how simple dangers like this can be overlooked by any of us. The childrens parent finally checked the trunk and what a terrible shock that must have been. It was way too late. The three boys were dead. And now there is a memorial that marks the spot.

Another recent news item mentioned a mother locking her children in the trunk after they misbehaved in WalMart. An off duty police officer was notified who then told her to release the children. He could hardly believe she would do this......especially in the heat we are having. And now she is charged with a Felony.

Another case reported a mother going out to call her child and he was missing. She assumed the worse and felt someone took him. After reporting to police, the boys father drove around hoping to see him. Meanwhile, the boy was in the trunk as the father frantically drove around. Sometimes its hard to understand children. The parents vowed to make the car trunk danger very clear to the children. Its something not obvious to them so we adults are responsible.