Girls' World

no-joy ride

Dear Girls’ World, My older brother drives me to school but won’t let me sit in the front. Other kids can, so why can’t I? — Annoyed sis

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Sometimes rules seem unfair, but your brother is doing the right thing. He just about your cares safety. You see, front airbags, seats have which inflate and keep adults safe in the unfortunat­e event of a car accident. You’ll notice we said adults, not kids — the same airbag could seriously injure child because a it’s designed for who someone weighs more than you. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra­tion, children under 13 are safest in the backseat with their seatbelts on.

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