Posted by:
Drai
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Date: January 11, 2012 04:18PM
Okay, embarrassing confession time: I read a half-dozen Mormon Mommy Blogs on a fairly regular basis. I have no idea why, but anyway. One thing I've noticed is an almost universal wanton disregard for safety. Not just the bloggers themselves, but their children too. Specifically, letting kids who should still be in booster seats ride up front in cars, no bike helmets or life jackets on any family members when they're clearly needed, jumping on trampolines with no safety nets, etc. I didn't grow up in a heavily Mormon area so I have no idea if this is a regular thing, although it seems to be very pervasive if the blogs are any indication. It's funny that these women take such pains to make sure everyone is dressed to perfection and the house looks immaculate, but they don't care if their kids don't wear seat belts. A quick Google search shows some interesting (and humorous, if you like dark humor) insights re: Mormons and trampolines, by the way. Does anyone know what's up, though? Do they think God will protect them from harm, or are they just really ignorant about safety or what?